
Dry needling demonstrated greater efficacy than NSAID plus bracing for lateral epicondylitis

Dry needling demonstrated greater efficacy than NSAID plus bracing for lateral epicondylitis
Dry needling in lateral epicondylitis: a prospective controlled study
Int Orthop. 2017 Nov;41(11):2321-2325Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
92 patients with lateral epicondylitis were randomized to intervention through either dry needling or a combination of ibuprofen and proximal forearm brace wear. Patients were assessed at 3-week and 6-month follow-up using the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE). Scores on both the pain and function sections of the PRTEE significantly favoured the dry needling group compared to the NSAID...
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