Which shot works best for thumb tendonitis?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether a steroid injection (betamethasone) or a painkiller injection (ketorolac) works better for DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, a painful thumb tendon condition. 62 adults received one of the two injections, and pain was measured using a standard scale. The goal …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC