Comparison of 2 Doses of Corticosteroid Subacromial Injections for the Treatment of Painful Shoulder

The use of corticosteroid subacromial injections have been found to be effective for the treatment of shoulder pain. Higher doses may be better than lower doses for subacromial corticosteroid injection for rotator cuff tendonitis. The investigators aim this study to compare 2 doses of corticosteroids.

Inclusion Criteria:

• subacromial bursitis
• tendinitis
• Calcific Tendonitis

Exclusion Criteria:

• rotator cuff tear
• osteoarthritis
• pregnancy
• local or systemic infection
• steroid or lidocaine sensitivity