S-guided Percutaneous needle tenotomy and Physiotherapy in Patients with Lateral Epicondalgia: A single blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

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Conditions: lateral epicondylalgia
tenniselbow
10043237

Registration Number: NL-OMON43509

Lead Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Withdrawn

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 52

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

• Surgery related to the lateral epicondylalgia
• Systemic joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis etc.
• Rupture of the extensor tendons

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) is a patient reported<br /><br>outcome measure (PROM) specifically developed for lateral epicondalgia. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>• Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Outcome Measure - PROM<br /><br>designed to measure physical function and symptoms in patients with any or<br /><br>several musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb<br /><br>• EQ-5D - a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome<br /><br>• Two questions concerning patient satisfaction<br /><br>• Questionnaire concerning adherence to physiotherapy in primary care<br /><br>• Maximal and pain free grip force using a hand dynamometer (Lafayette<br /><br>Instrument Co., Europe)<br /><br>• Extensor force of the mm. extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus using a<br /><br>hand held dynamometer (MicroFET2, Hoggan Health Industries)<br /><br>• Active range of motion (ROM) of wrist and elbow - measured by the<br /><br>physiotherapist</p><br>