Table 2. Multivariate analysis showing variables affecting recovery of forward flexion after the intra-articular injection of triamcinolone acetonide.
| Characteristic | p | Beta |
| Age | 0.288 | 0.034 |
| Sex | 0.327 | 0.626 |
| Body mass index | 0.032 | -0.182 |
| Initial range of motion | ||
| Flexion | 0.111 | 0.05 |
| External rotation | 0.346 | 0.022 |
| Internal rotation | 0.274 | 0.114 |
| Duration of symptom before injection | 0.390 | 0.132 |
| Dominant hand | 0.155 | 0.587 |
| Smoking | 0.547 | -0.697 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.601 | -0.366 |
| Hypertension | 0.921 | -0.069 |
| Coronary disease | 0.613 | -0.732 |
| Thyroid disease | 0.072 | 0.144 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 0.787 | 0.180 |