Ultrasonographic Examination of Other Enthesitis Sites in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
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Observational Study
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (Tennis Elbow)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Marmara University · Other
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About This Trial
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 …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Tenderness with palpation at the lateral epicondyle
* Pain aggravated with resisted wrist extension
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of rheumatologic diseases
* History of elbow, knee or ankle surgery
* History of corticosteroid injections on elbow, knee or ankle
* History of p…
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