lateral epicondylalgia tenniselbow
Conditions
Interventions
Percutaneous needle tenotomy and physiotherapy
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Patients with echographic confirmation of lateral epicondylalgia by one or more of the following symptoms: hypervascularisation, deep tendon calcifications, hypoechogenic tendon • Concordant pain in the region of the extensor tendons with manual compression with the echography transducer • Pain present for more than 6 months and not reacting to conservative therapy • Age between 18 and 65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Surgery related to the lateral epicondylalgia • Systemic joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis etc. • Rupture of the extensor tendons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) is a patient reported outcome measure (PROM) specifically developed for lateral epicondalgia. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Outcome Measure - PROM designed to measure physical function and symptoms in patients with any or several musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb • EQ-5D - a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome • Two questions concerning patient satisfaction • Questionnaire concerning adherence to physiotherapy in primary care • Maximal and pain free grip force using a hand dynamometer (Lafayette Instrument Co., Europe) • Extensor force of the mm. extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus using a hand held dynamometer (MicroFET2, Hoggan Health Industries) • Active range of motion (ROM) of wrist and elbow - measured by the physiotherapist | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed