Effectiveness of standardized ultrasound guided percutaneous treatment of lateral epicondylitis with application of autologous blood dextrose or perforation only on pain: a study protocol for a multi-center blinded randomized controlled trial with a 1 year follow up

摘要

BackgroundIn the treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis (LE) no single intervention concerning injection therapies has been proven to be the most effective with regard to pain reduction. In this trial 3 injection therapies (perforation with application of autologous blood, perforation with application of dextrose and perforation only) will be compared in a standardized and ultrasound guided way. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of these 3 injection therapies on pain, quality of life and functional recovery. By conducting this study, we hope to make a statement on the effectiveness of injection therapy in the treatment of LE. Hereby, unnecessary treatments can be avoided, a more universal method of treatment can be established and the quality of the treatment can be improved.