Is injecting a corticosteroid injection effective for shoulder periarthritis?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have periarthritis of the shoulder, and I can't lift my shoulder. I heard that local injection therapy might help. Is local injection effective for treating periarthritis of the shoulder?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
It is indeed effective to treat periarthritis of the shoulder with injection therapy. 1. Pain relief: The medication in the injection can directly target the painful area, effectively reducing the patient's sensation of pain. 2. Inflammation reduction: The injectable medication includes local anesthetics and corticosteroids, which can reduce inflammation and muscle tension. 3. Improved range of motion: Injections can also promote healing of soft tissues, helping to restore shoulder function and range of motion. However, injection therapy is not suitable for all patients with periarthritis of the shoulder and may have certain side effects, such as local infection or drug allergy. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis should be conducted before administering injections, and the procedure should be performed under a doctor's guidance.