ArticleNorthern clinics of Istanbul2014
Efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.
Article in Northern clinics of Istanbul, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Comparison of Peloidotherapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Efficiency in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparing the Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Ultrasound and Phonophoresis Treatments in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- A comparative study of the efficacy of ultrasonics and extracorporeal shock wave in the treatment of tennis elbow: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2019Pooled it
- Functional Outcome at Short and Middle Term of the Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Case-Series Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Upper Limb Diseases: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Review
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Abstract
objectiveLateral epicondylitis is one of the widely seen lesions of the arm characterized by pain localized over lateral epicondyle which is the insertion site of the wrist extensors, and extensor muscles of the forearm. It is easy to diagnose lateral epicondylitis but treatment involves some inherent drawbacks. Conservative management includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ultrasound therapy, steroid injections, functional bracing, laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy, however none of these modalities have been shown to be really effective based on evidence-based data. Our study is aimed to determine the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) therapy in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis.
methodsA total of 12 patients with the diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis were included in the study and 3 sessions of ESWT were applied (1 session per week). Maximum grip strength and pain scores were assessed before and at 1. month after the treatment. Spesific tests for lateral epicondylitis were utilized and Turkish version of the Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE-T) questionnaire was administered and data obtained were analyzed.
resultsVisual analog scale (VAS) scores were significantly lower (p<0.05) and grip strength significantly increased (p<0.05) one month after ESWT treatment. Overall PRTEE-T survey scores decreased significantly at first month (p<0.001) after treatment. Patient's and physician's global self-assessment scores were significantly lower after treatment (p<0.05).
conclusionTo conclude, ESWT utilization in conservative treatment of lateral epicondyilitis was found to be effective on reducing pain, and improving functional activities and quality of life.
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