Testing accuracy of exams for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares several simple physical exams and an ultrasound test to see how well they can diagnose a common elbow problem called lateral elbow tendinopathy (tennis elbow). If you have pain on the outside of your elbow, this research might help confirm what is causing it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have pain in only one elbow, not both
- The outside of your elbow hurts when pressed
- You do not have a rheumatologic condition (like rheumatoid arthritis)
- You have never had a steroid shot in your outer elbow
- You have not had surgery or an infection in your elbow
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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