Ultrasonographic Examination of Other Enthesitis Sites in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Madrid Sonographic Enthesitis Index
研究概览
简要总结
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the tendinopathy of the common extensor tendon. Although exact etiology remains unclear, it is believed to be caused by overuse.
Even though, genetics factor related to tendinopathies were defined accompanying tendinopathies in patients with LE is yet to be studied.
Madrid sonographic enthesitis index (MASEI) is an ultrasound based scoring system, developed for the evaluation of the enthesitis. Initially developed for ankylosing spondylitis, its usage has also become widespread in other musculoskeletal diseases.
The aim of this study is to calculate the MASEI score in patients diagnosed with LE, and compare it to healthy volunteers.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Tenderness with palpation at the lateral epicondyle
- •Pain aggravated with resisted wrist extension
排除标准
- •History of rheumatologic diseases
- •History of elbow, knee or ankle surgery
- •History of corticosteroid injections on elbow, knee or ankle
- •History of peripheral neuropathy
- •Acute trauma
结局指标
主要结局
Madrid Sonographic Enthesitis Index
时间窗: At enrollment
Patients will be evaluated with ultrasound at 6 different locations on each side, for total of 12 locations. At each location; structure and thickness of the tendon, the presence of calcifications or enthesophytes, erosions in the bone, regional bursitis, and the presence of power-Doppler signal will be noted. Each parameter has a point of its own. Points obtained from each parameter will be added and total MASEI score (0-136) will be calculated. Higher scores indicate the presence of enthesitis.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
İlker Yağcı
Prof. M.D.
Marmara University