Trial reportAcupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society2014
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis in chronic lateral epicondylitis: short-term and long-term results.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Clinical and Ultrasonographic Results of Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI Technique) in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: a Case Series With Prospective 12 Months Follow up
Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrolysis in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia. A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Effectiveness of the Ecoguided Percutaneous Neuromodulation of the Multipurpose Musculature of L-3 in Non-specific Chronic Lumbar Pain.
Comparing Effectiveness Two Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain: Lumbar Nerve Root Stimulation vs Trigger Points Stimulation
Influence of Percutaneous Electrolysis on Endogenous Pain Modulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Percutaneous Electrolysis and Vacuum Myofascial Therapy Device in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Characterization of the Effects on Bioimpedance and the Sensorimotor System After the Application of Percutaneous Electrolysis Protocols on the Patellar Tendon.
Structural and Functional Changes in Supraspinatus Tendinopathy Thtough Percutaneous Electrolysis and Neuromodulation Combined Therapy. A Single-blinded Randomized clínical Trial.
Percutaneous Electrolysis, Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy and Eccentric Exercise in Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Who cites it
37 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exercise therapy for tendinopathy: a mixed-methods evidence synthesis exploring feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2023Pooled it
- Efficacy of different intensities of percutaneous electrolysis for musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Comparing two dry needling interventions for plantar heel pain: a randomised controlled trial.BMJ open · 2020Trial
- Effects of Adding Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation to a Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercise Intervention in Patellar Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Scoping Review of Ultrasound Visualization of Thin Acupuncture Needles Inserted into the Human Body and Reporting of Imaging Conditions.Medical acupuncture · 2026Article
- Percutaneous Electrolysis for Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Influence of Time, Intensity, and Total Dose Parameters on the Ultrasound Effects of Percutaneous Electrolysis: An In Vitro Experimental Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Interferential Current (IFC) and Percutaneous Needle Electrolysis (PNE) in the treatment of sports-related pain: a scoping review with an evidence gap map.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- The evolving landscape of minimally invasive procedures in musculoskeletal diseases-Part II.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis for musculoskeletal injuries: A scoping review considering implications for athletic populations.South African journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- A case of medial head of gastrocnemius muscle injury treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Percutaneous Electrolysis for Musculoskeletal Disorders Management in Rehabilitation Settings: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring Intensity-Dependent Echogenic Response to Percutaneous Electrolysis in Tendon Tissue: A Cadaveric Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Improvement responses in patellar tendinopathy patients treated with ultrasound-guided galvanic electrolysis technique: A 3-year follow-up study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Biochemical reactions and ultrasound insights in percutaneous needle electrolysis therapy.Interventional pain medicine · 2025Article
- Intratissue percutaneous electrolysis and deep dry needling compared to a standard physiotherapy protocol in the treatment of whiplash syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2025Article
- The total electric charge and time of application of galvanic currents to macrophages can optimize the release of IL-1β with low cell death.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Biological and Cellular Effects of Percutaneous Electrolysis: A Systematic Review.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Placebo and nocebo effects of percutaneous needle electrolysis and dry-needling: an intra and inter-treatment sessions analysis of a three-arm randomized double-blinded controlled trial in patients with patellar tendinopathy.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundUltrasound (US)-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) is a novel minimally invasive approach which consists of the application of a galvanic current through an acupuncture needle.
objectiveTo evaluate the clinical and ultrasonographic effectiveness of a multimodal programme (PNE, eccentric exercise (EccEx) and stretching) in the short term for patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis, and to determine whether the clinical outcomes achieved decline over time.
methodsA one-way repeated measures study was performed in a clinical setting in 36 patients presenting with lateral epicondylitis. The patients received one session of US-guided PNE per week over 4-6 weeks, associated with a home programme of EccEx and stretching. The main outcome measures were severity of pain, disability (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire), structural tendon changes (US), hypervascularity and patients' perceptions of overall outcome. Measurements at 6, 26 and 52 weeks follow-up included recurrence rates (increase in severity of pain or disability compared with discharge), perception of overall outcome and success rates.
resultsAll outcome measures registered significant improvements between pre-intervention and discharge. Most patients (n=30, 83.3%) rated the overall outcome as 'successful' at 6 weeks. The ultrasonographic findings showed that the hypoechoic regions and hypervascularity of the extensor carpi radialis brevis changed significantly. At 26 and 52 weeks, all participants (n=32) perceived a 'successful' outcome. Recurrence rates were null after discharge and at follow-up at 6, 26 and 52 weeks.
conclusionsSymptoms and degenerative structural changes of chronic lateral epicondylitis are reduced after US-guided PNE associated with EccEx and stretching, with encouragingly low recurrences in the mid to long term. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02085928.
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