Lateral Epicondylitis
Conditions
Interventions
control group:sham acupuncture
Intervention group:Shi's Traumatology Acupuncture
Sponsors
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shis Center of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Meeting diagnostic standards for lateral epicondylitis: Tenderness at the origin of wrist extensor tendons on the lateral epicondyle; Positive Thomsen test; Positive Mills test; Exclusion of pathologies unrelated to the extensor tendon origin 2) Aged 18-65 years (inclusive) 3) Voluntary participation with signed informed consent 4) Good treatment compliance: Clear consciousness; Ability to accurately assess pain levels 5) No relevant treatments received within 3 months prior to enrollment 6) Discontinuation of all medications related to the condition
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with elbow pain secondary to other pathologies (e.g. trauma fracture bursitis rheumatoid or osteoarthritis); 2) Patients with diabetes mellitus dermatological disorders of the elbow/forearm or coagulation dysfunction; 3) Pregnant women; 4) Patients with severe systemic diseases multiple organ dysfunction or unstable psychiatric conditions; 5) Patients with metallic implants in the forearm or elbow region; 6) Current or recent (within 6 months) participation in other clinical trials.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analogue scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength measurement;Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand;Forearm extensor muscle strength assessment;Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Evaluation; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiang Wang
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed