In:
Clinical Rehabilitation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 18, No. 4 ( 2004-06), p. 366-370
Abstract:
Objective: To describe and compare two ultrasonographic localization techniques for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Design: Forty-one subjects selected through clinical examination were randomly assigned to two groups of treatment. Interventions: Each subject received a three-session ultrasound-guided ESWT (performed weekly). Lateral tangential focusing was used in group A, whereas back tangential focusing was used for group B. Main outcome measures: Total Elbow Scoring System (TESS) and a visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate each subject before the treatment and at six months follow-up. Results: TESS and VAS pretreatment scores were homogeneous between the groups (p/0.05). In both groups there was a significant (p B=0.05) increase in the TESS score and a decrease in the VAS score but there was no resolution of the pain. TESS and VAS follow-up scores were homogeneous between the two groups (p/0.05). Conclusions: There was no difference between the two techniques of using ESWT.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0269-2155
,
1477-0873
DOI:
10.1191/0269215504cr762oa
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2028323-4
