"Study Reveals Ineffectiveness of Common Shoulder Treatment"

A recent clinical trial published in The BMJ challenges the effectiveness of saline injections combined with ultrasound-guided lavage for treating shoulder calcific tendinopathy. The study found that this commonly used treatment offers no significant advantage over a placebo. The researchers suggest a critical reconsideration of existing treatment guidelines and the exploration of alternative approaches. While the use of ultrasound-guided lavage or subacromial corticosteroid injection may still provide short-term pain relief, further studies are needed to assess treatment response and explore other options.