Ultrasound Guided Steroids Injection Versus PRP for Shoulder Pain Relief

Evaluation of Ultrasound Guided Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Versus Steroids Injection for Pain Relief in Cases of Partial Rotator Cuff Tears

Comparison between effects of ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma injection versus steroids injection for pain relief in cases of partial rotator cuff tears

The effect of injection of platelet rich plasma will be compared with effects of steroids injection according to pain relief effects,, Side effects ,, healing ability ,, recurrence in both groups.

30 patient in each group will be included

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with positive tests for rotator cuff pain
2. Patients with positive radiological (US or MRI) findings of partial rotator cuff tear

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient refusal
2. Age less than 20 years.
3. Infection at injection site.
4. Prior surgery on the shoulder joint area.
5. Presence of other associated pathology in the shoulder joint
6. Patients using antiplatelet drugs (aspirin).
7. Contraindications to the use of platelet concentrate
8. Contraindications to the steroids injection