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Shock-wave therapy versus corticosteroid injection on lateral epicondylitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

This 2019 meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) compared to corticosteroid (CS) injections in treating lateral epicondylitis (LE). Analyzing four randomized controlled trials, the study found that ESWT significantly improved pain intensity (VAS) and grip strength over CS injections at follow-ups beyond 12 weeks. Specifically, ESWT

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The effects of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection compared to oxygen-ozone (O₂-O₃) injection in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

This 2018 double-blind randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections of corticosteroids (40 mg triamcinolone) versus oxygen-ozone (10 cc at 15 μg/mL) in 62 patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Both treatments led to significant pain reduction (VAS) and functional improvement (WOMAC) at 1 week and 1 month.

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A Randomized Control Trial of Comparing Ultrasound-Guided Ozone (O2-O3) vs Corticosteroid Injection in Patients With Shoulder Impingement

This randomized controlled trial compared ultrasound-guided ozone injections to corticosteroid injections in the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. The study involved 30 patients and found that both treatments significantly improved pain and disability scores, but corticosteroid injections provided quicker symptom relief, with better outcomes at 2 weeks and 2 months

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