Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Tendon Tears on Lateral Epicondylitis
Lead Sponsor:
Dokuz Eylul University
Conditions:
Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis Elbow
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
Common extensor tendon (CET) tears that can be detected with ultrasonography (US) may be associated with worsening clinical and other ultrasonographic parameters in patients with LE. In this retrospec...
Detailed Description
The files of 227 patients with LE who applied to Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age between 18-65 years
- diagnosis of LE based on clinical parameters and US findings
- duration of symptoms ranging from 2 to 12 weeks
- agreement to participate in the study
Exclusion
- LE findings in the other extremity
- has received any treatment for lateral epicondylitis before
- previous elbow surgery
- history of elbow fracture
- upper extremity muscle weakness due to radiculopathy or neuropathy
- the presence of concurrent neurological, rheumatic, psychiatric, or malignant conditions
- pregnancy
- inability to comply with the study requirements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 13 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
227 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06206109
Start Date
September 13 2023
End Date
November 1 2023
Last Update
January 18 2024
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Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye), 35340