Treatment of chronic lateral epicondylosis: a randomized trial comparing the efficacy of ultrasound-guided tendon dry needling and open-release surgery

Eur Radiol. 2022 Apr 28. doi: 10.1007/s00330-022-08794-4. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided dry needling and open-release surgery in reducing pain and improving function in workers with lateral epicondylosis refractory to at least 6 months of nonsurgical management. METHODS: We randomly assigned participants in a 1:1 ratio to receive dry […]

The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Clinical and Ultrasonographic Study

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Apr 25:S1058-2746(22)00398-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.03.010. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to investigate the short and long-term effects of kinesio taping (KT) and dry needling (DN) applications on pain, functionality and muscle strength in lateral epicondylitis (LE) patients, using questionnaires and ultrasonography (US). METHODS: Seventy-eight […]

Treatment of chronic lateral epicondylosis: a randomized trial comparing the efficacy of ultrasound-guided tendon dry needling and open-release surgery

Eur Radiol. 2022 Apr 28. doi: 10.1007/s00330-022-08794-4. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided dry needling and open-release surgery in reducing pain and improving function in workers with lateral epicondylosis refractory to at least 6 months of nonsurgical management. METHODS: We randomly assigned participants in a 1:1 ratio to receive dry […]