Annals of the rheumatic diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A randomised controlled trial of intra-articular corticosteroid injection of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb in osteoarthritis.
To investigate the efficacy of corticosteroid injections into the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb (CMCJ) in patients with osteoarthritis. ⋯ No clinical benefit was gained from intra-articular steroid injection to the CMCJ in moderate to severe osteoarthritis compared with placebo injection.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of four shoulder-specific questionnaires in primary care.
To compare the validity, responsiveness to change, and user friendliness of four self completed, shoulder-specific questionnaires in primary care. ⋯ Cross sectional comparison of the four shoulder questionnaires showed they had similar overall validity and patient acceptability. SPADI and SRQ were most responsive to change. Additionally, SPADI was the quickest to complete and scores did not change significantly in stable subjects.