Glenohumeral Cortisone Injection

A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Early Glenohumeral Cortisone Injection in Patients With Shoulder Stiffness Following Proximal Humerus Fractures

The objective of this project is to determine if giving a cortisone injection to patients with proximal humerus fractures who have stiff shoulders recover their range of motion.

THis is a randomized control trial to determine if giving a cortisone injection to patients with proximal humerus fractures who have stiff shoulders recover their range of motion.

Inclusion Criteria:

1.18-90

2. Proximal Humerus Fracture

3. Decreased range of motion at 6 wk follow-up

4. Likely to be available for follow up for 26 wks

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known drug allergy to kenalog or lidocaine
2. Unable to complete functional outcome
3. Pregnant Women