Lateral epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: A- Local injection of Methylprednisolone (40 mg/mL – Iran Hormone Company) administered at the tendinoperiosteal site approximately 2 cm inferior and anterior to th
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with lateral epicondylitis: individuals who, within one to six months prior to entering the study, meet at least two diagnostic criteria in the lateral elbow and forearm region, including tenderness over the lateral epicondyle, positive Cozen’s test: pain occurring in the lateral elbow and forearm during wrist extension against resistance, positive Moudley test: pain occurring in the lateral elbow and forearm during middle finger extension against resistance, positive Chair test: pain occurring in the lateral elbow while lifting a heavy object weighing approximately 3 to 5 kilograms. Age range between 25 and 60 years Pain intensity greater than or equal to 5 based on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Obtaining written informed consent No receipt of local interventions such as PRP injections for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis within one to six months prior to study entry No use of NSAIDs, braces, or physiotherapy for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis within two weeks prior to the start of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with systemic inflammatory diseases, fibromyalgia syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy in the upper limb History of allergy to corticosteroids Ipsilateral medial epicondylitis Ipsilateral carpal tunnel syndrome Pregnancy and breastfeeding History of elbow fracture Coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulant medications Patients with psychological disorders Presence of a cardiac pacemaker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity. Timepoint: before and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Individual's daily function. Timepoint: before and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: quick DASH , Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir Saberi
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed