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

ABSTRACT

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.