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Šarčević Z, Stanković M, Tepavčević A. Lateral Epicondylalgia and Thoracic Kyphosis: A Study on Young Athletes. Clin J Sport Med 2024:00042752-990000000-00190. [PMID: 38810134 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The etiology of lateral epicondylalgia (LE) remains unclear, although it has been linked to various factors. Recent theories suggest a potential connection between LE and impairments in the kinetic chain. In our study, we aimed to investigate the association between another factor influencing kinetic chain impairment, specifically an increased angle of thoracic kyphosis, and the presence of initial signs of LE in young athletes. DESIGN This study employed an observational, case-control design. SETTING The participants underwent examination during a routine preventive checkup conducted by a sports physician at Novi Sad Healthcare Center, Sports Medicine Center. PARTICIPANTS One hundred young athletes aged 10 to 15 years were included in the study. Half of the participants reported pain in the lateral aspect of the elbow during maximal hand grip, while the remaining athletes served as controls and did not experience any pain. ASSESSMENT OF INDEPENDENT VARIABLES Thoracic kyphosis inclination angles were measured using a digital inclinometer. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pain was assessed using the pressure pain threshold at a specific point associated with lateral epicondylalgia, measured by a digital algometer. RESULTS Participants exhibiting initial signs of LE displayed significantly different angles of anteroposterior curvatures of the spine compared with the control group. Moreover, the angle of thoracic kyphosis was significantly associated with pain in the lateral aspect of the elbow. CONCLUSIONS Our findings confirm an association between initial signs of lateral epicondylalgia and the grade of thoracic kyphosis in young athletes.
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- Zoran Šarčević
- Novi Sad Health Care Centre, Sports Medicine Centre, Novi Sad, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; and
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; and
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; and
- Mathematical Institute SANU, Belgrade, Serbia
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Hortz BV, Falsone S. Treating Lateral Epicondylopathy With Dry Needling and Exercise: A Case Series. J Sport Rehabil 2024; 33:301-306. [PMID: 38531344 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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CONTEXT Lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is a common overuse injury affecting elbow, wrist, and hand function. It is characterized by weakness and pain in the muscles and tendons of the forearm responsible for the extension of your wrist and fingers. Trigger point dry needling is a technique reported to be beneficial in managing pain and dysfunction after LE diagnosis. LE is also commonly treated with conservative treatment, such as joint and soft tissue mobilization, self-care home programs, and anti-inflammatory use. We explored a different dry needling approach consisting of in situ dry needling with electric stimulation combined with targeted therapeutic exercise to treat LE in 3 cases. CASE PRESENTATION Three patients were referred for dry needling once a week for 6 weeks and home-based exercise therapy for LE. They were clinically evaluated using grip strength, a visual analog scale to assess pain, and Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Test scores. These were measured at 4 time points (weeks 0, 2, 4, and 6). MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES The dry needling intervention incorporated 8 locations in the upper-extremity with 2 electric stimulation channels. The patients had reduced pain as measured by a visual analog scale, increased function as measured by the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Test, and increased grip strength over 6 weeks. CONCLUSIONS This case series illustrates the use of dry needling and a home exercise program to provide a favorable outcome in a patient with LE. Patients had an 80% to 100% reduction in pain and similar improvements in function that were significantly beyond the minimum clinically important difference. This dry needling approach is a safe and effective treatment of LE in the short term.
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- Brian V Hortz
- Structure and Function Education, Department of Athletic Training, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ, USA
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Hanson ZC, Stults WP, Lourie GM. Failed surgical treatment for lateral epicondylitis: literature review and treatment considerations for successful outcomes. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:33-40. [PMID: 38323205 PMCID: PMC10840577 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Background Lateral epicondylitis is a common cause of elbow pain in the general population. It is recognized as a degenerative tendinopathy of the common extensor origin believed to be multifactorial, involving elements of repetitive microtrauma associated with certain physiologic and anatomic risk factors. Methods Initial treatment typically involves a combination of conservative treatment measures, with up to 90% success at 12-18 months. Surgical treatment is reserved for recalcitrant disease; traditionally involving open surgical débridement of the common extensor origin with reported success rates greater than 90%. Results Failure of surgical treatment can be multifactorial and present a challenge in determining the optimum management. Residual symptoms may be due to an incorrect initial diagnosis, inadequate surgical débridement, new pathology as a complication of the initial surgery and/or other patient-related and physician- related factors. Even more of a challenge is the possibility that etiology can be due to a combination of listed factors. Discussion In this review, we review the classification scheme for evaluating failed surgical treatment of LE first proposed by Morrey and expand on this classification system based on the senior author's experience. We present the senior author's preferred systematic approach to evaluation and management of these patients, as well as a salvage surgery technique used by the senior author to address the most common etiologies of surgical failure in these patients.
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- Zachary C. Hanson
- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
- The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Prabhakar G, Kanawade V, Ghali AN, Dutta AK, Brady CI, Morrey BF. Medial Elbow Pain Syndrome: Current Treatment Strategies. Orthopedics 2023; 46:e81-e88. [PMID: 35876779 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220719-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Medial elbow pain is a common presentation that can be a challenge to appropriately treat for the orthopedic surgeon. Causes include medial epicondylitis, ulnar neuritis, ulnar collateral ligament injury, flexor pronator strain, or snapping medial triceps. A good outcome is typically achieved with adequate treatment of tendon degeneration at the common flexor tendon origin. Mainstay treatment is nonoperative modalities such as stretching, rest, activity modification, therapy, and injections. If nonoperative management fails, intermediate interventions such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma injections, prolotherapy, and ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy can be attempted. Surgical treatments are dictated based on the severity of the pathology, involvement of soft tissues, and concomitant pathology. Medial elbow complaints can be multifactorial and require a broad differential diagnosis. [Orthopedics. 2023;46(2):e81-e88.].
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Rajani AM, Mittal AR, Kulkarni V, Rajani K, Rajani K. Role of concomitant percutaneous pie crusting and local corticosteroid injection in lateral epicondylitis: a prospective, case control study. Clin Shoulder Elb 2023; 26:49-54. [PMID: 36919507 PMCID: PMC10030988 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2022.01375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lateral epicondylitis is an increasingly debilitating condition in working population. Evidence for conservative treatment modalities has been inconclusive. Percutaneous pie crusting of the common extensor origin at the lateral epicondyle at the time of local corticosteroid injection (CSI) has been proposed sparsely. The objective of this study was to analyze if concomitant CSI and pie-crusting of the common extensor origin provides better outcome than CSI alone in lateral epicondylitis. METHODS This case-control study on 236 patients was conducted at a single center between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2022. Patients were divided into two groups (n=118 each) based on their preference. Group A underwent CSI alone and group B underwent pie crusting along with CSI. The clinical and functional outcomes of all patients were evaluated at 2, 4, 6, and 12-week post-procedure using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Nirschl score. The mean time for return to daily activities was also compared. RESULTS Both groups showed significant improvement in post-procedure outcome at successive follow-ups on intragroup longitudinal analysis (VAS: F=558.384 vs. F=1,529.618, Nirschl: F=791.468 vs. F=1,284.951). On intergroup analysis, VAS of group B was superior to that of group A; however, it was statistically significant (P<0.05) only from the 6-week follow-up onwards. Nirschl score of group B was significantly better throughout the period of follow-up (P<0.05). Group B returned to daily activities faster than Group A (6.2±0.44 weeks vs. 7.18±0.76 weeks). CONCLUSIONS Concomitant pie crusting with CSI is recommended for lateral epicondylitis as it provides significantly better results than CSI alone.
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- Amyn M Rajani
- Department of Orthopaedics, OAKS Clinic, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, OAKS Clinic, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, OAKS Clinic, Mumbai, India
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Divandari A, Mostafaee N, Negahban H, Kachooei AR, Moradi A, Ebrahimzadeh MH. Responsiveness and Minimally Important Changes for Persian-version of Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire in Patients with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy Following Physiotherapy Intervention. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2022; 10:885-891. [PMID: 36452415 PMCID: PMC9702018 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2022.65220.3128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evaluating responsiveness and calculating minimally important change (MIC) for the Persian-version of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) questionnaire following physiotherapy in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). METHODS We enrolled 82 patients with LET to complete the PRTEE. After completing four weeks of physiotherapy, all patients were reevaluated by the PRTEE. The patients also rated their changes on a 7-point global rating of change scale (GRoC). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and correlation analysis were used for evaluating the responsiveness. The MIC was determined by determining a desirable cutoff on the ROC curve. RESULTS The results showed a moderate relationship (Spearman's correlation coefficient= 0.43-0.56) of total PRTEE, pain subscale, and function subscale with the GRoC scale. The total PRTEE, pain subscale, and function subscale revealed an area under the curve of 0.87, 0.82, and 0.83, respectively. We found the MICs 31.33, 14.5, and 15.5 points for total PRTEE, pain subscale, and function subscale, respectively. CONCLUSION The Persian-version of the PRTEE questionnaire has acceptable responsiveness and can measure changes in patients with LET following physiotherapy. We advocate using the PRTEE questionnaire in both clinical settings and research.
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- Akram Divandari
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lin KM, Ellenbecker TS, Safran MR. Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Elbow Injuries. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e1245-e1251. [PMID: 35747663 PMCID: PMC9210377 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Elbow injuries are frequently seen in throwing and overhead athletes. This review provides a framework for diagnosis, treatment, and particularly rehabilitation of common elbow pathologies, including ulnar collateral ligament injury, valgus extension overload, and medial and lateral epicondylitis. Advanced rehabilitation facilitates complete return to functional sport-specific activity and is based on objective criteria. As diagnostic and therapeutic modalities improve our understanding of elbow pathologies in the athletic patient, continued research will further elucidate objective evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.
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- Kenneth M. Lin
- Stanford University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Service, Palo Alto, California
- Address correspondence to Kenneth M. Lin, M.D., 450 Broadway, MC 6342, Redwood City, CA 94063, U.S.A.
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- Stanford University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Service, Palo Alto, California
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Stegink‐Jansen CW, Jung B, Somerson JS. Translation of Runge's 1873 publication “On the etiology and treatment of writer's cramp”: The first description of “tennis elbow”. Clin Anat 2021; 35:316-322. [DOI: 10.1002/ca.23830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Caroline W. Stegink‐Jansen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation The University of Texas Medical Branch, 2.316 Rebecca Sealy, 301 University Blvd Suite 0165 Galveston TX USA
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- ergojung‐Praxis für Ergotherapie und Handrehabilitation (Ergojung Private Practice for Hand Therapy), Bauseweinallee 2, 81247 Munich Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation The University of Texas Medical Branch, 2.316 Rebecca Sealy, 301 University Blvd Suite 0165 Galveston TX USA
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Stegink-Jansen CW, Bynum JG, Lambropoulos AL, Patterson RM, Cowan AC. Lateral epicondylosis: A literature review to link pathology and tendon function to tissue-level treatment and ergonomic interventions. J Hand Ther 2021; 34:263-297. [PMID: 34167860 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Common treatments for lateral epicondylosis (LE) focus on tissue healing. Ergonomic advice is suggested broadly, but recommendations based on biomechanical motion parameters associated with functional activities are rarely made. This review analyzes the role of body functions and activities in LE and integrates the findings to suggest motion parameters applicable to education and interventions relevant to activities and life roles for patients. PURPOSE This study examines LE pathology, tendon and muscle biomechanics, and population exposure outlining potentially hazardous activities and integrates those to provide motion parameters for ergonomic interventions to treat or prevent LE. A disease model is discussed to align treatment approaches to the stage of LE tendinopathy. STUDY DESIGN Integrative review METHODS: We conducted in-depth searches using PubMed, Medline, and government websites. All levels of evidence were included, and the framework for behavioral research from the National Institutes of Health was used to synthesize ergonomic research. RESULTS The review broadened the diagnosis of LE from a tendon ailment to one affecting the enthesis of the capitellum. It reinforced the continuum of severity to encompass degeneration as well as regeneration. Systematic reviews confirmed the availability of evidence for tissue-based treatments, but evidence of well-defined harm reducing occupational interventions was scattered amongst evidence levels. Integration of biomechanical studies and population information gave insight into types of potentially hazardous activities and provided a theoretical basis for limiting hazardous exposures to wrist extensor tendons by reducing force, compression, and shearing during functional activities. CONCLUSIONS These findings may broaden the first treatment approach from a passive, watchful waiting into an active exploration and reduction of at-risk activities and motions. Including the findings into education modules may provide patients with the knowledge to lastingly reduce potentially hazardous motions during their daily activities, and researchers to define parameters of ergonomic interventions.
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- Caroline W Stegink-Jansen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Savva C, Karagiannis C, Korakakis V, Efstathiou M. The analgesic effect of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy: a narrative review. J Man Manip Ther 2021; 29:276-287. [PMID: 33769226 PMCID: PMC8491707 DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2021.1904348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objective: To summarize the available literature with regards to the potential analgesic effect and mechanism of joint mobilization and manipulation in tendinopathy. Results: The effect of these techniques in rotator cuff tendinopathy and lateral elbow tendinopathy, applied alone, compared to a placebo intervention or along with other interventions has been reported in some randomized controlled trials which have been scrutinized in systematic reviews. Due to the small randomized controlled trials and other methodological limitations of the evidence base, including short-term follow-ups, small sample size and lack of homogenous samples further studies are needed. Literature in other tendinopathies such as medial elbow tendinopathy, de Quervain's disease and Achilles tendinopathy is limited since the analgesic effect of these techniques has been identified in few case series and reports. Therefore, the low methodological quality renders caution in the generalization of findings in clinical practice. Studies on the analgesic mechanism of these techniques highlight the activation of the descending inhibitory pain mechanism and sympathoexcitation although this area needs further investigation. Conclusion: Study suggests that joint mobilization and manipulation may be a potential contributor in the management of tendinopathy as a pre-conditioning process prior to formal exercise loading rehabilitation or other proven effective treatment approaches.
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- Christos Savva
- Department of Health Science, European University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Park H, Hahn S, Yi J, Bang JY, Kim Y, Jung HK, Baik J. Clinical Assessments and MRI Findings Suggesting Early Surgical Treatment for Patients with Medial Epicondylitis. TAEHAN YONGSANG UIHAKHOE CHI 2021; 82:613-625. [PMID: 36238785 PMCID: PMC9432437 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2020.0097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Purpose To evaluate the MRI findings and clinical factors that are characteristic of patients who ultimately undergo surgery for medial epicondylitis. Materials and Methods Fifty-two consecutive patients who were diagnosed with medial epicondylitis and underwent an elbow MRI between March 2010 and December 2018 were included in this retrospective study. The patients' demographic information, clinical data, and MRI findings were evaluated. All variables were compared between the conservative treatment and surgical treatment groups. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify which factors were associated with surgical treatment. Results Common flexor tear (CFT) tear size showed a statistically significant difference in both the transverse and longitudinal planes (p < 0.001, p = 0.013). The CFT abnormality grade significantly differed in both the transverse and longitudinal planes (p = 0.022, p = 0.003). A significant difference was also found in the medial collateral ligament abnormality (p = 0.025). Logistic regression analyses showed that only the transverse diameter of the CFT tear size (odds ratio: 1.864; 95% confidence interval: 1.264-2.750) was correlated with surgical treatment. Conclusion Of patients diagnosed with medial epicondylitis, patients with a larger transverse CFT tear size tend to undergo surgical treatment ultimately.
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Duncan J, Duncan R, Bansal S, Davenport D, Hacker A. Lateral epicondylitis: the condition and current management strategies. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2019; 80:647-651. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2019.80.11.647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common condition estimated to affect between 1 and 3% of adults. As a result of its high prevalence, both primary and secondary care physicians are frequently presented with this problem, so knowledge of its presentation and up-to-date management strategies is essential. This review collates the most recent evidence on lateral epicondylitis to help the clinician perform assessments and make treatment decisions, based on the best current clinical practice.
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- James Duncan
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford OX3 7LD
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- Foundation Year Doctor, Department of Acute Medicine, Weston Area Health NHS Trust, Weston-super-Mare
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- Final Year Medical Student, University of Birmingham Medical School, Birmingham
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London
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- Trauma and Orthopaedic Upper Limb Consultant, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes
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Comparison of scapular position and upper extremity muscle strength in patients with and without lateral epicondylalgia: a case-control study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:1111-1119. [PMID: 30926184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The symptoms of lateral epicondylalgia (LE) can be persistent, and recurrence is frequent. Recurrence can be related to proximal segment impairment of the kinetic chain. Knowledge of any relation in the kinetic chain in LE may help treatment. We aimed to investigate scapular position and upper extremity muscle strength in patients with LE and to compare them with controls. METHODS The study enrolled 51 patients with LE and 51 age-matched controls. We assessed scapular position asymmetry using the lateral scapular slide test and measured the strength of the upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), lower trapezius, and serratus anterior muscles in addition to shoulder abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation and grip strength. RESULTS The percentage of participants with scapular asymmetry was greater in the patients than in the controls (P = .005). The involved side regarding shoulder external rotation among the patients was significantly weaker than in the controls (P = .016, P = .009). The involved side of the LE patients was significantly weaker than the uninvolved side in terms of shoulder abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation (P = .013, P = .048, P = .013). The UT/MT ratio on the nondominant side of the controls was significantly greater than that on the involved side of the LE patients (P = .016). CONCLUSION Upper extremity muscle strength, grip strength, UT/MT ratio, and scapular position are affected in patients with LE. In addition to the elbow, focusing on the upper segments is essential in the management of LE.
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Hodgetts CJ, Walker BF. Testing a strength and conditioning program to prevent common manipulative technique training injuries in chiropractic students: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Chiropr Man Therap 2018; 26:23. [PMID: 29988310 PMCID: PMC6022343 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-018-0192-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Spinal manipulation is the primary therapy utilised by chiropractors in the management of their patients. The skills required may feel foreign to chiropractic students as they need strength and endurance in movement patterns they may not have otherwise been exposed to. This may lead to injury while learning manipulative techniques. It is plausible to suggest that the implementation of a strength and conditioning program early in a practitioner’s career could reduce the incidence and progression of injuries. The study aims to test the effectiveness of a strength and conditioning program in reducing the risk of chiropractic students’ acquiring injuries while learning the skill of spinal manipulation. Methods This study will involve a prospective cohort of chiropractic students who are currently learning manual therapy at an undergraduate level. Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they are enrolled in 3rd or 4th-year chiropractic manual therapy units at Murdoch University chiropractic course. The intervention group will follow a 12-week strength and conditioning program comprised of preventative exercises that address each body region previously identified as being prone to injury. The control group will complete a 12-week walking program. The primary outcome is injury rate, measured via a short questionnaire. The secondary outcome will be strength, measured via submaximal strength tests. Discussion The prescribed exercises are aimed at improving the strength and endurance of those muscle groups involved in commonly taught manual therapy tasks. The resistance bands have been chosen as they are inexpensive, simple to implement for the purposes of the study, and acceptably safe. A video format was selected to allow ease of access for participants, provide a detailed description and a visual representation of the exercises to be performed. A questionnaire was designed as a means to assess the influence of the strength and conditioning program on injury rate and the impact this may have on the students’ ability to continue practicing. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire has been chosen to measure the participants level of activity before beginning the exercise program. Conclusion This research protocol will be the first large-scale study to investigate the effectiveness of a strength and conditioning program to reduce injuries within chiropractic students learning manual therapy. Trial registration Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12617001638325p). Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12998-018-0192-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia
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Nishizawa H, Kimura T. Enhancement of motor skill learning by a combination of ideal model-observation and self-observation. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:1555-1560. [PMID: 28931987 PMCID: PMC5599820 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.1555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] In sports physical therapy, video of a patient’s movement or of a skilled
model’s movement has been used as observational learning methods for injury prevention and
movement modification. Positive effects of model video observation have been reported.
This study aimed to clarify the effect on motor skill learning using a combination of
model-observation and self-observation, which is thought to act as an enhanced method for
active error detection by comparing model-observation and self-observation alone for
acquisition of correct sports movement. [Subjects and Methods] Forty-five healthy females
were randomly allocated into three groups comprising model- and self-observation,
model-observation, and self-observation. The motor task performed was a half golf swing
using an elastic club. Shoulder grip angle between both shoulder lines and the acromia
grip strength were measured as an index of body rotation using a three-dimensional motion
analyzer. Change in the shoulder grip angle in the three groups was analyzed at pre-,
immediate delayed retention, and delayed retention tests. [Results] A significant
difference in shoulder grip angle was observed among the three groups for the immediate
delayed retention test. The combined model and self-observation group had a value closer
to 90 degrees compared to the other two groups. [Conclusion] Observation combining model
and self-observation exerted a positive effect on short-term motor skill learning.
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- Hitomi Nishizawa
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Shinshu University: 3-1-1 Nagano, Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Shinshu University: 3-1-1 Nagano, Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan
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Reuter S, Proier P, Imhoff A, Lenich A. Rehabilitation, clinical outcome and return to sporting activities after posterolateral elbow instability: a systematic review. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2016; 57:265-272. [PMID: 26771915 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.16.04008-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature for rehabilitation concepts, clinical outcome and sporting performance after surgical or non-surgical treatment of Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the elbow (PLRI). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION In order to identify any published clinical study reporting on rehabilitation concepts and sporting performance following surgical or non-surgical treatment of PLRI a systematic search in literature was conducted. Rehabilitation protocols were reviewed according to main rehabilitation protocol categories (bracing, range of motion [ROM], strengthening and return to sport [RTS]). EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Seven articles, including 148 patients met the inclusion criteria. Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) repair with sutures or suture anchors was reported in two studies. In four studies, treatment was an isolated graft reconstruction and in one study a repair or graft reconstruction was performed. No study reporting on conservative treatment was found. Bracing with initially limiting ROM was declared in all studies. Duration of immobilization varied from one day to six weeks postoperative. Limitation of ROM to 30° of elbow extension was reported in the majority of studies. Strengthening was allowed from six to eight weeks postoperative. Postoperative improvement in elbow range of motion was noted in all studies. CONCLUSIONS Although there is agreement concerning bracing and limiting ROM following PLRI surgery there is currently no consensus in the rehabilitative- and conservative treatment modalities for patients with symptomatic PLRI. The majority of surgically treated patients with PLRI regain high acceptable results but further research is needed to determine the postoperative level of performance of these athletes.
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- Sven Reuter
- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany -
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department for Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Tyler TF, Nicholas SJ, Schmitt BM, Mullaney M, Hogan DE. Clinical outcomes of the addition of eccentrics for rehabilitation of previously failed treatments of golfers elbow. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2014; 9:365-370. [PMID: 24944855 PMCID: PMC4060314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Eccentric training of the wrist extensors has been shown to be effective in treating chronic lateral epicondylosis. However, its efficacy in the treatment of medial epicondylosis has yet to be demonstrated. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a novel eccentric wrist flexor exercise added to standard treatment for chronic medial epicondylosis in patients who did not respond to previous therapeutic interventions for this disorder. NUMBER OF SUBJECTS 20. MATERIALS/METHODS Patients (13 men, 7 women; age 49±12 yr) with chronic medial epicondylosis who had failed previous treatment for this disorder (physical therapy 7, cortisone injection 7, PRP 1, NSAIDS 15) were prescribed isolated eccentrics in addition to wrist stretching, ultrasound, cross-friction massage, heat and ice. The specific isolated eccentric wrist flexor strengthening exercise performed by the patients involved twisting a rubber bar (Flexbar, Hygenic Corportation, Akron OH) with concentric wrist flexion of the noninvolved arm and releasing the twist by eccentrically contracting the wrist flexors of the involved arm (3 × 15 twice daily). A DASH questionnaire was recorded at baseline and again after the treatment period. Treating clinicians were blinded to baseline DASH scores. Treatment effect was assessed using paired t-test. Based on previous work it was estimated that with a sample of 20 patients there would be 80% power to detect a 13 point improvement in DASH scores (p<.05). RESULTS The pathology was in the dominant arm of 18 patients and recurrent in 10. Primary symptomatic activities were golf (14), tennis (2), basketball (1), weight lifting (1), and general activities of daily living (2). There was a significant improvement in outcomes following the addition of isolated eccentrics (Pre DASH 34.7±16.2 vs. Post DASH 7.9±11.1, p<.001). For the 18 patients involved in sports, the sports module of the DASH score improved from 73.9±28.9 to 13.2±25.0, p<.001). Physical therapy visits ranged from 1-22 with an average of 12±6 and, average treatment duration of 6.1±2.5 wks (range 1-10). Home exercise program compliance was recorded for each subject (15 full, 3 mostly, 1 occasionally, 1 none). CONCLUSIONS The outcome measure for chronic medial epicondylosis was markedly improved with the addition of an eccentric wrist flexor exercise to standard physical therapy. Given the inconsistent outcomes for patients previously treated with chronic medial epicondylosis the addition of isolated eccentrics seems warranted based on the results of this study. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This novel exercise, using an inexpensive rubber bar, provides a practical means of adding isolated eccentric training to the treatment of chronic medial epicondylosis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2b.
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- The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma New York, NY USA
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- The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma New York, NY USA
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Rossi J, Vigouroux L, Barla C, Berton E. Potential effects of racket grip size on lateral epicondilalgy risks. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2014; 24:e462-470. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- J. Rossi
- Institute of Movement Sciences; CNRS UMR 7287; Aix-Marseille University; Marseille France
- Department of Movement Sciences; Oxylane Research; Villeneuve d'Ascq France
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- Institute of Movement Sciences; CNRS UMR 7287; Aix-Marseille University; Marseille France
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- Department of Movement Sciences; Oxylane Research; Villeneuve d'Ascq France
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- Institute of Movement Sciences; CNRS UMR 7287; Aix-Marseille University; Marseille France
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