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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders· 2026Q2

A randomized controlled trial of brachial plexus block manipulation versus steroid injection in conscious patients for moderate to severe shoulder stiffness

Zheng Yan, Yinzhe Cui, Kairui Zhang, Jia Ma et al.

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An Enhanced Recovery After Manipulation (ERAM) protocol, combining brachial plexus block, manipulation, corticosteroid injection, and rehab, significantly improved shoulder function (Constant-Murley score) and range of motion compared to standard corticosteroid injection and rehab in patients with moderate-to-severe shoulder stiffness.

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