Clinical expert consensus on platelet-rich plasma treatment for lateral epicondylitis (2022 version) / 中华创伤杂志

Lateral epicondylitis is a common clinical disease with characteristics of lateral elbow pain, insidious onset and easy recurrence, which can cause forearm pain and decreased wrist strength, seriously affecting patients′ daily life and work. Although there are various treatment methods for lateral epicondylitis with different effects, standard treatments are still lacking nowadays. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has good effects on bone and tendon repair, and is now widely used in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. However, there is a lack of a unified understanding of the technology and specifications of PRP in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Therefore, the Sports Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Branch of the Chinese Medical Association organized experts in the fields of sports medicine and rehabilitation medicine in China to formulate the "clinical expert consensus on platelet-rich plasma treatment for lateral epicondylitis (2022 version)", and proposed suggestions based on evidence-based medicine mainly from the concept, epidemiology and pathophysiology of lateral epicondylitis, symptoms, signs and imaging manifestations of lateral epicondylitis, PRP concept and application component requirements, quality control of PRP preparation technology, indications and contraindications of PRP in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, PRP injection in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, application of PRP in the operation of lateral epicondylitis, related problems after PRP treatment of lateral epicondylitis, evaluation of the results after PRP treatment of lateral epicondylitis, and health and economic evaluation of PRP treatment of lateral epicondylitis, so as to provide guidance for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Efficacy of arthroscopic surgical treatment for recalcitrant tennis elbow combined with degenerative lateral ulnar collateral ligament lesions / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To evaluate the outcome of arthroscopic surgical treatment for recalcitrant tennis elbow combined with degenerative lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) lesions.Methods:A retrospective case series study was made on clinical data of 27 patients with recalcitrant tennis elbow combined with degenerative LUCL lesions admitted to Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from June 2014 to December 2020. There were 19 males and 8 females, with the age range of 39-56 years [(49.8±6.9)years]. The degenerative LUCL lesions were evaluated arthroscopically. Arthroscopic LUCL debridement and shrinkage combined with repair of extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) were performed in all patients. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume and length of hospital stay were recorded. The visual analogue scale (VAS), Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation (PRTEE) scale, and disability of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire were evaluated and compared preoperatively and at the final follow-up.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-73 months [(24.1±9.7)months], with the operation time of 0.75-1 hours [(0.8±0.2)hours], intraoperative bleeding volume of 5-10 ml [(7.2±1.5)ml], and length of hospital stay of 4-12 days [(6.2±2.1)days]. The VAS, MEPS, PRTEE and DASH scores were significantly improved at postoperative 1 year [1(1,2)points, 95(85,100)points, 8(6,12)points and 12.9(8.9,15.8)points] when compared with those preoperatively [5(3,6)points, 70(65,85)points, 47(42,62)points and 43.8(36.8,49.0)points] (all P<0.01). No patients had limited range of motion, wound infection, heterotopic ossification, traumatic arthritis and other complications. Conclusion:For recalcitrant tennis elbow combined with degenerative LUCL lesions, arthroscopic LUCL debridement and shrinkage combined with ECRB repair can achieve pain relief and elbow function recovery.

Scientific physical exercise to prevent muscle injury in competitive sports / Exercício físico científico na prevenção de lesões musculares nos esportes competitivos / Ejercicio físico científico en la prevención de lesiones musculares en los deportes competitivos

ABSTRACT Introduction: Various factors cause many sports traumas in groups engaged in mass sports activities, amateur sports training, and professional sports training in China that must be called to our attention. Objective: Scientific Sports Therapy is a scientific and reasonable systemic sports training program formulated for competitive athletes based on their physical and disease characteristics. Methods: This article conducted scientific sports therapy interventions on tennis elbow patients and analyzed multiple physiological indicators such as muscle endurance before and after the intervention. Results: There are significant differences in the athletes' muscle strength and muscle endurance data after physical exercise therapy. Conclusion: We analyzed the causes of muscle damage and adopted scientific and practical sports therapy. In this way, coaches and athletes can find effective ways to prevent and manage muscle injuries, thereby improving competitive sports training. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

RESUMO Introdução: Vários fatores que causam muitos dos traumas em esportes nos grupos que praticam atividades esportivas de massa, treinamento esportivo amador e treinos esportivos profissionais na China devem ser o foco de nossa atenção. Objetivo: A Terapia Esportiva Cientifica é um programa de treinamento esportivo sistemático formulado para atletas de competição baseado em suas características físicas e de suas doenças. Métodos: O estudo conduziu intervenções terapêuticas esportivas científicas em pacientes com cotovelo de tenista e analisou múltiplos fatores fisiológicos, tais como a resistência muscular antes e depois da intervenção. Resultados: Há diferenças consideráveis nos dados de força e resistência musculares de atletas após a terapia física com exercícios. Conclusão: Analisamos as causas do dano muscular e adotamos uma terapia do esporte prática e científica. Dessa forma, treinadores e atletas podem encontrar maneiras eficazes de prevenir e manejar lesões musculares; assim, aprimorar o treino esportivo de competição. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação de resultados de tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: Varios factores que causan muchos de los traumas en deportes en los grupos que practican actividad deportiva de masa, entrenamiento deportivo amador y entrenamientos deportivos profesionales en China deben ser el centro de nuestra atención. Objetivo: La Terapia Deportiva Científica es un programa de entrenamiento deportivo sistemático formulado para atletas de competición basado en sus características físicas y de sus enfermedades. Métodos: El estudio condujo intervenciones terapéuticas deportivas científicas en pacientes con codo de tenista y analizó múltiples factores fisiológicos, como la resistencia muscular antes y después de la intervención. Resultados: Hay diferencias considerables en los datos de fuerza y resistencia musculares de atletas tras la terapia física con ejercicios. Conclusiones: Analizamos las causas del daño muscular y adoptamos una terapia del deporte práctica y científica. De esa forma, entrenadores y atletas pueden encontrar maneras eficaces de prevenir y manejar lesiones musculares y, así, primorear el entrenamiento deportivo de competición. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de resultados de tratamiento.

Epicondilitis: Revisión bibliográfica desde una perspectiva médico legal / Epicondylitis: Literature review from a legal medical perspective

Resumen La valoración médico legal implica establecer un nexo de causalidad entre lo denunciado por los usuarios y los hallazgos encontrados clínica y radiológicamente, esto implica tener un conocimiento amplio de la biomecánica que permita interrelacionar de manera objetiva un mecanismo de trauma que se relacione en su génesis con el movimiento denunciado. En este artículo se realizará una revisión bibliográfica de la epicondilitis, tomando en consideración todos los aspectos de importancia médico legal.

Abstract The forensic evaluation implies establishing the causality between the story and the clinical and radiologic findings, this implies having a broad knowledge of biomechanics that allows an objective interrelation of a trauma mechanism. This article consists in a bibliographical revision about the etiopathogenesis of the epicondylitis and the interpretation of this patology in relation to medico legal analysis.

Clinical efficacy of imitated Fu's acupuncture combined with blade needle therapy in the treatment of lateral humeral epicondylitis / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate and analyze the clinical efficacy of imitated Fu's acupuncture combined with blade needle therapy in the treatment of lateral humeral epicondylitis.Methods:A total of 100 patients with lateral humeral epicondylitis who received treatment in Haining People's Hospital, China between January 2019 and July 2020 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture combined with moxibustion (control group, n = 50) or imitated Fu's acupuncture combined with blade needle therapy (study group, n = 50). Therapeutic outcome was compared between the control and study groups. Results:Clinical effective rate in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [98% (49/50) vs. 82% (41/50), χ2 = 7.111, P < 0.05]. After treatment, the Visual Analogue Scale score in each group was significantly reduced compared with before treatment ( t = 9.740, 24.200, both P < 0.05). After treatment, pain score in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group [(3.62 ± 0.15) points vs. (4.89 ± 1.21) points, t = 7.365, P < 0.05). After treatment, activities of daily living in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(36.62 ± 2.55) points vs. (33.22 ± 1.41) points, t = 8.251, P < 0.001]. The Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand score in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(30.24 ± 3.25) points vs. (40.25 ± 5.47) points, t = 11.125, P < 0.001). Conclusion:Imitated Fu's acupuncture combined with blade needle therapy for treatment of lateral humeral epicondylitis can effectively alleviate pain, improve upper limb function and self-activity ability, increase clinical efficacy, and thereby deserve clinical popularization.

Comparative Study between Scales: Subjective Elbow Value and Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Applied to Patients Affected by Lateral Epicondylitis / Estudo comparativo entre as escalas: "Subjective Elbow Value" e "Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation" aplicadas em pacientes com epicondilite lateral do cotovelo

Abstract Objective To verify if the subjective elbow value (SEV) scale presents similar results to those of the Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) scale in the evaluation of patients with lateral elbow epicondylitis (LEE). Methods Thirty-seven patients were diagnosed with LEE in the outpatient service of our hospital through clinical history, physical examination, X-ray, and ultrasonography. The SEV and PRTEE scales were used and their results were compared using a significance level ≥ 5% (p ≥0.05). Results A statistically significant relationship was found between the values of SEV and PRTEE in the group of patients studied (p= 0.017). Conclusion Subjective elbow value presented similar results to PRTEE in the evaluation of patients with diagnosis of LEE.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar se a aplicação das escalas subjective elbow value (SEV) e Patient-rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) apresentam resultados similares na avaliação de pacientes com epicondilite lateral do cotovelo. Métodos Trinta e sete indivíduos com diagnostic de epicondilite lateral do cotovelo foram avaliados no ambulatório de cirurgia do ombro e cotovelo do nosso hospital. O diagnóstico foi realizado com a história clínica da patologia, exame físico, raio-x, e ultrassonográfia. Foram utilizadas as escalas SEV e PRTEE, e os resultados foram comparados estatisticamente, usando-se como nível de significância 5% (p ≥ 0,05). Resultados Encontramos uma relação estatisticamente significante entre os valores obtidos pelas escalas SEV e PRTEE quando aplicadas no grupo de pacientes portadores de epicondilite lateral (p= 0,017). Conclusão Subjective elbow value apresentou resultados similares ao PRTEE na avaliação de pacientes com diagnóstico de epicondilite lateral do cotovelo.

Effectiveness Of Met V/S Marhythe In Individuals With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Lateral Epicondylitis is the tendinosis of the extensor musculature of the forearm that has their common origin from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus due to angioblastic degeneration. The study aimed to determine and compare the effectiveness of MET and MaRhyThe in individuals with chronic lateral epicondylitis concerning pain, grip strength, and function. Methods: The study was a randomized clinical trial with 30 subjects divided into two equal groups, with 15 subjects in each group. Group A received MET for seven sessions, and Group B received MaRhyThe for one session. Both the groups received hot moist pack and conventional exercises for seven sessions. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Questionnaire, and Pain-Free Grip Strength (PFGS) were taken as the outcome measures. Results: Within-group paired sample t-test showed statistical significance in VAS at rest, VAS on activity, PRTEE, and PFGS with a p-value of 0.001 for all. However, between-group analysis using independent sample t-test showed statistical significance in VAS on activity and PRTEE with a p-value of 0.049 and 0.029, respectively, and clinical significance for VAS at rest and PFGS for Group B. Conclusion: The study concludes that both MET and MaRhyThe are effective in treating chronic LE concerning pain, improving function, and strength. However, MaRhyThe is more effective in pain reduction and improving functional activities.

Prospective evaluation of periarticular hyaluronic acid infiltration for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis / Avaliação prospectiva da infiltração periarticular de ácido hialurônico para o tratamento da epicondilite lateral

ABSTRACT Objective: To prospectively, clinically and functionally follow-up patients previously diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis after periarticular application of hyaluronic acid and analyze the results. Methods: All patients were previously treated conservatively and had no clinical improvement. Data such as age, positivity for specific tests (Cozen and Mill), visual analogue pain scale (VAS) before and during dorsiflexion of the wrist with resistance, diagnosis time, Mayo Elbow Performance Score was collected. Patients were reevaluated 30 and 90 days after application. Results: The positivity rates for Cozen and Mill tests were identical, starting at 100%, dropping to 50% after one month, and ending at 41.7% after 3 months. The initial Mayo Elbow Score average was 61.3 points; 85.8 in the first month, remaining at 85 in the third month. VAS in active force situations had the initial average of 8.1; after one month it dropped to 3.8, and 3.6 after three months. At rest, the initial average was 5.9; after one month it decreased to 3 and ended at 2.1 in three months. Conclusion: Patients showed improvement in pain parameters, in the Mayo Elbow Performance Score standard, but with 25% of failure in satisfaction. Level of evidence IV, Case series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Acompanhar de maneira prospectiva, clínica e funcionalmente, os pacientes previamente diagnosticados com epicondilite lateral após a aplicação periarticular de ácido hialurônico e analisar os resultados. Métodos: Todos pacientes foram tratados previamente de maneira conservadora e não obtiveram melhora clínica. Foram coletados idade, positividade nos testes específicos (Cozen e Mill), escala visual analógica da dor (EVA) antes e durante a dorsoflexão contrarresistência do punho, tempo de diagnóstico, Mayo Elbow Performance Score. Os pacientes foram reavaliados após 30 e 90 dias das aplicações. Resultados: Os índices de positividade para os testes de Cozen e Milll foram idênticos, começaram em 100%, caíram para 50% após 1 mês, e terminaram em 41,7% em 3 meses. A média inicial do Mayo Elbow Score foi 61,3 pontos; 85,8 no primeiro mês e manteve-se em 85 no terceiro mês. A EVA em situações de força ativa teve a média inicial de 8,1; após 1 mês caiu para 3,8, e 3,6 em 3 meses. Em repouso, a média inicial foi 5,9; após 1 mês diminui para 3, e terminou com 2,1 em 3 meses. Conclusão: Os pacientes apresentaram melhora nos parâmetros de dor, no padrão Mayo Elbow Performance Score, mas com 25% de falha na satisfação. Nível de evidência IV, Série de casos .

Comparison The Effectiveness Of Steroid Therapy With And Without Physiotherapy For The Management Of Lateral Epicondylitis

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of steroid therapy with and without physiotherapy for the management of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Methodology: Patients, who fulfil the inclusion criteria of selection were admitted to study in the Department of Physiotherapy PSRD, Lahore. Each patient received an informed consent. Demographic data including name, age, sex, height and weight were noted. Participating individuals were randomly allocated into two groups by lottery method. Patients of group A were treated by steroidal therapy without physiotherapy manoeuvres and the individuals of group B were treated by combination of steroidal therapy and physiotherapy. The follow-up was carried out for up to 4 weeks.All the information has been collected with pre-defined preforms.Data was interpreted and analysed through SPSS version 22.0. Results: The overall mean age of cases was 38.90±6.97 years and 42.07±7.03 years. There were 38(63.33%) male and 22(36.67%) female in this study. Before treatment the mean pain of participating individuals of group-A and in group-B was 7.40±1.45 and 7.63±1.27 with insignificant difference. After treatment the mean pain in group-A and group-B was 3.40±1.73 and 2.53±1.57 with significantly lower pain in group-B, p-value < 0.05. When we compared mean pain before and after injection was significantly improved in both groups but the improvement was higher in group-B. The mean pain difference in group-A and group-B was 3.77±2.18 and 4.90±1.83 with higher improvement in group-A, p-value < 0.05. Conclusion: Results of study concludesteroid injection with addition to physiotherapy was more effective in reducing pain.We must encourage orthopedic and physiotherapist teamwork to treat tennis elbow.

Muscle Activities of the Brachioradialis and Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus According to the Type of Backhand Stroke in Badminton / 대한스포츠의학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the muscle activities of the brachioradialis and extensor carpi radialis longus according to the type of backhand stroke in badminton.METHODS: To measure the muscle activities, we used electromyography (EMG) equipment to measure EMG values by performing maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of the forearm muscles, which depends on the type of backhand stroke. With these values, the %maximum voluntary isometric contraction values were obtained. The data were calculated using SPSS ver. 21.0 and one-way repeated measures analysis of variance with a post-hoc least significant difference test.RESULTS: In this study, the backhand clear achieved higher maximum muscle activity values than those by the backhand push, under clear, and drive in the brachioradialis. The backhand smash achieved higher maximum muscle activity values than those by the backhand push in the extensor carpi radialis longus.CONCLUSION: The backhand clear is associated with a higher injury rate than those associated with the backhand push, under clear, and drive. The backhand smash is associated with a higher rate of the occurrence of tennis elbow than that associated with the backhand push. To prevent injuries, it is considered that the forearm's strength, stretching before and after exercise, and sufficient time to rest are important.

Various acupuncture therapies for lateral epicondylitis: A bayesian network meta-analysis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Acupuncture therapy plays a very important role in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. However, due to the diverse characteristics of acupuncture therapy, the current research mostly focuses on a simple comparison between acupuncture therapy and conventional blocking therapy. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and visual analogue scale score of different acupuncture therapies for lateral epicondylitis using a Bayesian network meta-analysis. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials on acupuncture therapy for lateral epicondylitis included in PubMed, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, and WanFang were searched. The search time was from inception until October 2019 in each database. Two researchers independently screened and extracted data according to the inclusion criteria, and then evaluated the quality of the literature. Direct meta-analysis and network meta-analysis of data were performed using ADDIS 1.16.8 software. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of 2 318 lateral epicondylitis patients were included in 32 randomized controlled trials/controlled clinical trials, concerning 6 treatment measures, including warming needle, fire needle, electroacupuncture, filiform needle acupuncture, Fu’s acupuncture, fire needle plus filiform needle. Network meta-analysis results show that: in terms of efficiency, warming needles are better than electroacupuncture, warming needles are better than filiform needles, fire needles are better than warming needles, fire needles are better than electroacupuncture, fire needles are better than filiform needles, Fu’s acupuncture is better than electroacupuncture, Fu’s acupuncture is better than filiform needles, and fire needle plus filiform needle is better than filiform needles alone. In terms of the visual analogue scale score, warming needles are better than electroacupuncture, warming needles are better than filiform needles, fire needles are better than electroacupunture, fire needles are better than filiform needles, Fu’s acupuncture is better than electroacupuncture, Fu's acupuncture is better than filiform needles, fire needle plus filiform needle is better than electroacupuncture. Efficiencies rank from the best to the worst: Fu’s electroacupuncture>fire needle>fire needle plus filiform needle>warming needle>electroacupuncture needle>filiform needles. The visual analogue scale scores rank as follows: Fu’s acupuncture>fire needle+filiform needle>fire needle>warming needle>filiform needle>electroacupuncture. The direct meta-analysis results are highly consistent with the network meta-analysis results, indicating that there is consistency between the direct and indirect comparison, that is, transitive. In the clinical treatment of lateral epicondylitis, Fu’s acupuncture can be preferentially selected, but each acupuncture therapy has advantages and disadvantages. In clinical practice, the appropriate treatment should be selected in accordance with the actual situation and dialectical Chinese medicine.

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous common extensor tendon needling for lateral epicondylitis of humerus / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To observe the efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous common extensor tendon needling for lateral epicondylitis (LE). Methods: Totally 68 LE patients underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous common extensor tendon needling and were followed up after operation. Complications were observed, and visual analogue score (VAS) and tennis elbow score before treatment, 1 month and 6 months after treatment were compared. Results: Three days after needling therapy, 64 patients (64/68, 94.12%) complained of aggravation of pain, but pains gradually releases within 1-2 weeks. All 68 patients were followed up for an average of (9.74±1.95)months, no grip strength weakened nor affected labor and life was observed. No nerve injury, infection, bleeding or other complications occurred. There were statistically significant differences of VAS scores and tennis elbow scores before, 1 month and 6 months after treatment (both P0.05). Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous extensor tendon needling has good efficacy and safety in treatment of LE.

Arthroscopic treatment for lateral epicondylitis: outcomes in 104 cases of a single institution / Tratamento artroscópico para epicondiliote lateral: resultados em 104 casos de uma única intituição

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of patients that underwent arthroscopic surgery for lateral epicondylitis (LE), after failed conservative treatment. Methods: One hundred four patients with LE treated with arthroscopic debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon were enrolled in this retrospective study. They were evaluated using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) scale. Mean age at surgery was 46.9 years. Duration of symptoms was 2.1 years (range: 6 m to 10 yrs.). Mean follow-up was 34.4 months (range: 6 to 68 m). Results: Mean postoperative scores were: 20.67 points on the DASH; 1.8 points on the VAS at rest, with 48 cases (46%) without pain, 40 (38%) with mild pain, 13 (13%) with moderate pain and 4 (4%) with severe pain; 4.7 points on the VAS in activity, with 21 (20%) without pain, 21 (20%) with mild pain, 35 (34%) with moderate pain and 27 (26%) with severe pain; and SF-36 was 66.8 points. Of the 23 patients who practiced sports regularly or with higher physical demand from the upper limbs, 17 (74%) were able to return to the same activity at the same level. No significant complications were observed postoperatively, except for 3 (2.8%) cases of postoperative superficial infection. Conclusion: Surgical treatment with arthroscopy for recalcitrant LE is effective and safe, presenting positive outcomes in the studied patients. Level of evidence IV, Case Series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados dos pacientes submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico artroscópico da epicondilite lateral (EL) refratária depois da falha no tratamento conservador. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo que incluiu 104 pacientes submetidos a desbridamento artroscópico do tendão extensor radial curto do carpo (ERCC) para tratamento de EL. Os pacientes foram avaliados pelo escore de DASH, pela classificação visual analógica de dor (EVA) e pelo Short-Form 36 (SF36). A média da idade foi de 46,9 anos (variação de 30 a 69 anos). O tempo de sintomas foi de 2,1 anos (variação de 6 meses a 10 anos). O seguimento médio foi de 34,4 meses (variação de 6 - 68 meses). Resultados: A média dos escores pós-operatórios foi de: 20,67 pontos no DASH; 1,8 pontos no EVA de repouso, sendo 48 (46%) sem dor, 40 (38%) com dor leve, 13 casos (13%) com dor moderada e 4 (4%) com dor intensa; 4,7 pontos no EVA em atividade, sendo 21 (20%) sem dor, 21 (20%) com dores leves, 35 (34%) com dores moderadas e 27 (26%) com dores intensas; e SF-36 de 66,8. Dos 23 pacientes em prática constante de esporte ou com maior demanda física nos membros superiores, 17 (74%) conseguiram retornar ao mesmo nível. Não observamos complicações significativas exceto por 3 (2,8%) casos de infecção pós-operatória superficial. Conclusão: O tratamento artroscópico para EL recalcitrante do cotovelo é eficaz e seguro, apresentando resultados positivos. Nível de Evidencia IV, Série de Casos.

Coexistence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body of labor origin / Coexistencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos en miembro superior de origen laboral

The coexistence of musculoskeletal disorders is common in work activities around the world, however, information on the subject is insufficient both in Latin America and in Colombia despite its impact at the economic and social level. The objective of this research was to determine the coexistence of musculoskeletal disorders of work origin in the upper body in the working population that attends a Service Provider Institution (IPS). An observational, descriptive, quantitative, and cross-sectional design study was conducted between the first of March in 2017 and the first of March in 2018. Four semiological tests were applied for physiotherapists to seek the coexistence of carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, and cervical myofascial syndrome. Among the results, it was found that 92.6% (n=138) of the patients had two or more pathologies, 59.73% (n=89) had the rotator cuff and the myofascial syndrome, 52.35% (n=78) had epicondylitis and myofascial syndrome, and 37.58% (n=56) had carpal tunnel syndrome and lateral epicondylitis. This study highlights the high coexistence of musculoskeletal disorders in the upper body, especially in the female gender.

La coexistencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos es común en actividades laborales de todo el mundo, sin embargo la información sobre el tema es insuficiente tanto en América Latina como en Colombia a pesar de su impacto a nivel económico y social; la investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la coexistencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos en miembro superior de origen laboral en la población trabajadora que asiste a una Institución Prestadora de Servicios (IPS); Se realizó un estudio de diseño Observacional, descriptivo, cuantitativo y de corte transversal, durante el periodo comprendido entre el primero de marzo de 2017 y el primero de marzo del 2018, se aplicaron cuatro pruebas semiológicas por fisioterapeutas para buscar la coexistencia de Síndrome de túnel del carpo, epicondilitis lateral, síndrome de manguito rotador y síndrome miofascial cervical; entre los resultados se encontró que el 92,6% (n=138) de los pacientes presentaban dos o más patologías, el 59,73% (n=89) síndrome de manguito rotador y síndrome miofascial, el 52,35% (n=78) Epicondilitis y síndrome miofascial y el 37,58% síndrome de túnel del carpo y epicondilitis lateral (n=56). El estudio pone en evidencia la elevada coexistencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos en miembro superior especialmente en el género femenino.

Analysis of factors influencing the efficacy of extracapsular arthroscopic surgery for refractory tennis elbow / 中华外科杂志

Objective@#To investigate the mid-term efficacy of extracapsular arthroscopic surgery for refractory tennis elbow and explore prognostic factors.@*Methods@#A retrospective study of 38 patients suffered from refractory tennis elbow and underwent extracapsular arthroscopic surgery performed by the same group of doctors during March 2012 to January 2016 at Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital. There were 15 males and 23 females with age of 44.2 years(range: 32-59 years). Fifteen cases on the left and 23 cases on the right. Visual analogue scale(VAS), Mayo elbow performance score and Disability of Army, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score were collected preoperatively and postoperatively, and compared by paired-t test. Independent sample t test, χ2 test, multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the relationship between scores and various potential influencing factors.@*Results@#All 38 patients were followed up for 24 months. There was no complication such as infection or nerve injury recorded. VAS decreased from 7.0(1.2) (M(QR)) preoperative to 0(1) (Z=-5.40, P=0.00), Mayo increased from 55(26) to 100(0) (Z=-5.38, P=0.00),DASH decreased from 56.7(27.3) to 0.8(5.8)(Z=-5.37,P=0.00). The Mayo elbow performance score was excellent in 36 cases (94.7%) and good in 2 cases (5.3%). Women was significantly associated with poor prognosis.@*Conclusions@#The mid-term effect of extracapsular arthroscopic treatment of refractory tennis elbow is satisfactory with few postoperative complications. Women was associated with poor prognosis.

Treating intractable lateral epicondylitis by extracurricular arthroscopic operation based on pressure point / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate clinical efficaly of intractable lateral epicondylitis by extracurricular arthroscopic operation based on pressure point.@*METHODS@#From October 2015 to September 2017, 19 patients with intractable lateral epicondylitis were treated with extraarticylar arthroscopic operation based in pressure point. Among patients, including 7 males and 12 females, aged from 33 to 62 years old with an average of(43.16±8.12) years old, The courses of conservative treatment ranged from 7 to 41 months, with an average of(15.47±7.08) months. Postoperative complications were observed, VAS score and Mayo score before and after operation at 3 months were observed and compared.@*RESULTS@#All patients were followed up from 6 to 26 months, with an average (17.16±5.25) months. No infection, skin necrosis and nerve injury occurred. No group weakness occurred within six months after operation. VAS score decreased from 4.42±1.17 before operation to 0.53±0.61 after operation at 3 months. Mago was improved from 62.63±7.88 before operation to 93.42±5.28 after operation at 3 months. According to Mayo score, 17 cases got excellent results, and 2 cases were good.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Intractable lateral epicondylitis by arthroscopic extracurricular operation based on pressure point, which deal with main extracurricular root cause, could anatomical level is understand easily, field of vision is good and diseased tissue is cleaned up thoroughly, and has obvious curative effect.

Asociación de la eficacia de la terapia Cyriax en pacientes con epicondilitis: metaanálisis / Association of the efficacy of Cyriax therapy in patients with epicondylitis: meta-analysis

Resumen Introducción La epicondilitis o codo de tenista es una enfermedad frecuente en el codo, tiene un perfil ocupacional claro, al igual que otras tendinopatías crónicas de las extremidades superiores, y puede aparecer asociada a ellas simultáneamente. La fricción transversal profunda (o Cyriax) ha sido una de las intervenciones fisioterapéuticas sugeridas para el tratamiento de la tendinopatía. Sin embargo, las conclusiones de las investigaciones han sido inconsistentes. Por lo tanto, este estudio intentó aclarar la asociación entre el tratamiento con Cyriax y el codo de tenista a través de un metaanálisis. Material y métodos Se recuperaron las bases de datos de PubMed y EBSCO para recopilar todas las publicaciones sobre la asociación entre el tratamiento con Cyriax y la epicondilitis. Resultados La búsqueda bibliográfica consistió en 10 artículos (que incluyeron 240 casos y 227 controles) para un análisis cualitativo y seis más (que incluyeron 121 casos y 122 controles) para el cuantitativo. Conclusión Este metaanálisis no pudo apoyar una asociación significativa entre la terapia con Cyriax y la epicondilitis. Por lo tanto, se sugiere implementar esta fisioterapia sólo como un tratamiento complementario.

Abstract Introduction Epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common disease of the elbow that has a clear occupational profile, like other upper extremity chronic tendinopathies, and can appear associated with them simultaneously. Deep transverse friction (or Cyriax) has been one of the physiotherapy interventions suggested for the management of tendinopathy. However, the conclusions of the investigations have been inconsistent. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the association between Cyriax treatment and tennis elbow through a meta-analysis. Material and methods The PubMed and EBSCO databases were retrieved to collect all publications on the association between Cyriax treatment and epicondylitis. Results The literature search consisted of 10 articles (that included 240 cases and 227 controls) for a qualitative analysis and six more (that included 121 cases and 122 controls) for the quantitative one. Conclusion This meta-analysis could not support a significant association between Cyriax therapy and epicondylitis. Therefore, it is suggested to implement this physical therapy only as a complementary treatment.

Treatment of obstinate tennis elbow by debridement and repair under elbow arthroscopy combined with small incision / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effectivity and the improvement of elbow arthroscopic techniques of treating obstinate tennis elbow using debridement and repair under elbow arthroscopy combined with small incision.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From March 2014 to February 2017, 36 patients(total 36 elbows) with obstinate tennis elbow were treated consecutively using debridement and repair under elbow arthroscopy combined with small incision open, the two methods alternate. In key process, the first 18 cases [group A including 8 males and 12 females with an average age of (43.89±9.71) years old, the treatment time was(17.39±10.53) months] used direct-looking operation and arthroscopic verification, the latter 18 cases[group B including 7 males and 11 females with an averave age of (44.28±8.04) years old, the treatment time was(15.50±9.18) months] used arthroscopic operation and direct-looking verification. The arthroscopic and gross pathological findings were observed during the operation. After operation serious neurovascular complications were observed. The operation time was compared between two groups. MEPS (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) and VAS scores were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients were followed up for an average of (17.22±8.47) months in group A and (17.83±8.83) months in group B. There was 1 case of nerve injury without infection. VAS score was improved from preoperative 4.33±1.24 to postoperative 0.61±0.70 in group A, and from 4.50±1.47 to postoperative 0.67±0.69 in group B. MEPS of group A was improved from preoperative 62.22±7.90 to postoperative 93.06±5.18 in group A, and from preoperative 61.94±8.93 to postoperative 92.22±5.21 in group B. There were no statistical differences between two groups in MEPS and VAS score. The operation time in group B(54.06±8.43) min was less than that in group A(73.39±12.78) min. Thirty-two cases were satisfied greatly with treatment results, 3 cases satisfied, 1 case unsatisfied. The main reasons that results in dissatisfaction were nerve injury.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Treating obstinate tennis elbow using debridement and repair under elbow arthroscopy combined with small incision have open and arthroscopic surgery advantages, with thorough therapeutic effect. The procedure is suitable to try to explore and improve the elbow arthroscopic technique.</p>

Resultados del proceder de Nirschl en la epicondilosis lateral de codo / Results of Nirschl procedure in lateral elbow epicondylosis

Fundamento: la epicondilosis lateral de codo, también conocida como epicondilitis o codo de tenista, es una condición común resultante de una tendinopatía no inflamatoria del origen de los tendones extensores en el epicóndilo lateral con una incidencia entre el 1 % y el 3 % de la población adulta por año. La clínica se caracteriza por dolor a nivel del epicóndilo lateral, asociado a debilidad al agarrar o elevar objetos con el antebrazo en pronación. Un 15 % de los enfermos son tributarios de cirugía. Objetivo: caracterizar los resultados de la técnica de Nirschl en los pacientes con epicondilosis lateral de codo desde septiembre de 2012 hasta septiembre de 2015. Métodos: se realizó un estudio prospectivo, descriptivo y transversal. La muestra no probabilística quedó constituida por 46 pacientes y 48 codos, seleccionados según criterios. Se utilizaron las técnicas de estadísticas descriptivas e inferenciales. Resultados: predominaron las mujeres con 36 casos. Los enfermos se encontraban en el grupo de 30 a 59 años y 35 casos iniciaron los síntomas entre ocho y 12 meses de la cirugía. El miembro dominante predominó con 43 casos y en dos casos la afectación fue bilateral. La evaluación posoperatoria de los pacientes, mostró una evolución entre excelente y bueno en 46 codos al año de operados. Conclusiones: la técnica de Nirschl para la epicondilosis lateral de codo es efectiva en la mayoría de los pacientes, se logra una mejoría clínica que se mantuvo en el transcurso del tiempo. Se considera una terapia segura al acompañarse de un mínimo de complicaciones. La efectividad y seguridad del procedimiento dependen de una técnica depurada y de una selección adecuada de los pacientes.

ABSTRACT Background: lateral elbow epicondylosis, also known as epicondylitis or tennis elbow, is a common condition resulting in a non inflammatory tendinopathy of the extensor tendons at the lateral epicondyle, with an incidence between one and three percent in adult population per year. The clinical group of signs is characterized by pain in the lateral epicondyle, associated with weakness of the grip force and difficulties to lift objects in prone position. About a 15 % of the cases can undergo surgery. Objective: to characterize the results of the Nirschl technique in patients with lateral elbow epicondilosis from September 2012 to September 2015. Methods: a prospective, descriptive and transversal study was conducted. The non probabilistic sample was composed of 46 patients and 48 elbows, selected by criteria. Descriptive and inferential statistics techniques were used. Results: women prevailed with 36 cases. The ill patients were in the 30 to 59 age group, and 35 cases began with the symptoms between eight and twelve month after surgery. The dominant limb was predominant with 43 cases and in two patients the affection was bilateral. Postoperatory evaluation showed excellent and good results in 46 elbows up to a year after surgery. Conclusions: Nirschl technique for lateral epicondilosis is effective in the majority of the patients, because of the clinical improvement which last in time. It is considered a save therapy with less complications. The effectiveness and safety of this procedure depend on a pure technique and adequate selection of patients.

Efectividad de la acupuntura en pacientes con epicondilalgia lateral: un resumen de revisiones sistemáticas / Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Patients with Lateral Epicondylalgia: An Overview of Systematic Reviews / Efetividade da acupuntura em pacientes com epicondilalgia lateral: um resumo de revisões sistemáticas

La epicondilalgia lateral es una condición músculoesquelética bastante común, que se caracteriza por la presencia de dolor, disminución en la fuerza de prensión y pérdida progresiva de la funcionalidad de la mano. La acupuntura es un método terapéutico derivado de la medicina china tradicional, en donde se realiza estimulación de puntos corporales mediante agujas, con fines terapéuticos o preventivos. Algunos estudios han reportado que la acupuntura produce un beneficio a corto plazo sobre el dolor localizado en el epicóndilo lateral del codo; sin embargo, los beneficios que informan los estudios asociados a esta patología no logran ser concluyentes. Objetivo: resumir la evidencia existente en revisiones Cochrane y no Cochrane, buscando los efectos y beneficios de la acupuntura para el tratamiento del dolor en sujetos que presenten epicondilalgia lateral. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda en el registro especializado Cochrane del grupo músculo-esquelético (1980-junio 2015) y en las bases de datos: Medline (1980-septiembre 2015), Pedro (1980- septiembre 2015), Metabuscador Epistemonikos (1980- septiembre 2015), se buscó literatura gris y actas de congresos. La calidad metodológica de las revisiones sistemáticas incluidas fueron evaluadas con AMSTAR y la calidad global de la evidencia mediante GRADE. Resultados: La búsqueda preliminar identificó 92 revisiones sistemáticas, de las cuales 2 cumplieron con los criterios de elegibilidad. Las 2 revisiones sistemáticas fueron categorizadas como de alta calidad metodológica. Conclusión: a pesar de lo poco común de la prescripción y su aplicación en sujetos que presentan epicondilalgia lateral, la acupuntura ha demostrado ser eficaz en el alivio del dolor a corto plazo

Introduction: Epicondylalgia lateral skeletal muscle is a fairly common condition, characterized by the presence of pain, decreased grip strength and progressive loss of function of the hand. Objective: To summarize the evidence in Cochrane and non-Cochrane, looking at the effects and benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of pain in patients who may be le. Methods: A search was conducted in the specialized registry of the Cochrane musculoskeletal group (1980- September 2015) and databases: Medline (1980- September 2015), Pedro (1980- September 2015), Metasearcher Epistemonikos (1980- September 2015), gray literature, conference proceedings was sought. The methodological quality of systematic reviews was evaluated including AMSTAR and the overall quality of the evidence using GRADE. Results: The search identified 92 preliminary systematic reviews, of which two met the eligibility criteria. 2 systematic reviews were categorized as high methodological quality. Conclusion: Despite the rarity of prescription and their application in subjects with lateral epicondylalgia, acupuncture has been proven effective in relieving pain in the short term

A epicondilalgia lateral é uma condição musculoesquelética bastante comum, que se caracteriza pela presença de dor, diminuição na força de preensão e perda progressiva da funcionalidade da mão. A acupuntura é um método terapêutico derivado da medicina chinesa tradicional, onde se realiza estimulação de pontos corporais mediante guias, com fins terapêuticos ou preventivos. Alguns estudos têm reportado que a acupuntura produz um benefício a curto prazo sobre a dor localizada no epicôndilo lateral do cotovelo; no entanto, os benefícios que informam os estudos associados a esta patologia não conseguem ser concluintes. Objetivo: Resumir a evidência existente em revisões Cochrane e não Cochrane, buscando os efeitos e benefícios da Acupuntura para o tratamento da dor em sujeitos que apresentem Epicondilalgia lateral. Materiais e métodos: Realizou-se uma busca no registro especializado Cochrane do grupo musculoesquelético (1980-Junho 2015) e nas bases de dados: Medline (1980-Setembro 2015), PEDro (1980- Setembro 2015), Metabuscador Epistemonikos (1980- Setembro 2015), se buscou literatura cinzenta e atas de congressos. A qualidade metodológica das revisões sistemáticas incluídas foi avaliada com AMSTAR e a qualidade global da evidência mediante GRADE. Resultados: A busca preliminar identificou 92 revisões sistemáticas, das quais 2 cumpriram com os critérios de elegibilidade. As 2 revisões sistemáticas foram categorizadas como de alta qualidade metodológica. Conclusão: Apesar da prescrição e a sua aplicação em sujeitos que apresentam epicondilalgia lateral, a acupuntura tem demonstrado ser eficaz no alívio da dor a curto prazo