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Shoulder Injection
Steroid injection of the
right
left
shoulder:
- Consent: obstained after risks and benefits discussed,
including pain, bleeding, infection, tendon tear
- Preparation:
alcohol
chlorhexidin
betadine
- Medication:
Depo-Medrol
40
mg/cc
1
cc and 1% lidocaine without epi
2
cc
- Procedure: injection
subacromial
with
lateral
posterior
approach
- Complications:
none
, procedure
well tolerated
- Instructions: rest for 48 hours, ice, analgesics, return if significant pain, redness, swelling, or fever