Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling and interventional therapy for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy
10.13929/j.1672-8475.201905005
- Author:
Li TAN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ultrasound, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Calcific tendinopathy;
Imaging-guided;
Interventional therapy;
Rotator cuff;
Ultrasonography
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy
2019;16(11):649-652
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To explore the value of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling and interventional therapy for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy (RCCT).Methods: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling and intervention were performed on 31 patients diagnosed as simple RCCT. Then the follow-up was carried out after operation. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Neer shoulder joint function score were observed before treatment, 1 month and 6 months after treatment to evaluate the degree of pain and the improvement of shoulder function, and statistical analysis was performed. Results: No adverse events such as treatment-related infection and tendon injury occurred among 31 patients. There was no statistical difference of VAS before and 1 month after treatment compared with that before treatment (P=0.412). However, VAS separately decreased 6 months after treatment compared with that before and 1 month after treatment (both P<0.001). Neer shoulder function scores were significantly improved 1 month and 6 months after treatment compared with that before treatment (both P<0.001). In addition, Neer shoulder joint function score of 6 months after treatment was significantly higher than that 1 month after treatment (P<0.001). Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needling and interventional therapy for RCCT is effective, non-ionizing, minimally invasive and safety.
