Randomized Trial of Iontophoresis Versus Injection of Corticosteroids for Lateral Epicondylitis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this project is to compare different treatment options for lateral
epicondylitis. Lateral epicondylitis is a pain condition involving extensor muscles fo the
forearm originating from the lateral epicondyle. Controversy exists regarding the method of
delivering pain relief so that conditioning and strengthening can be initiated and progress
appropriately. Our hypothesis is that the steady even delivery via iontophoresis (compared to
injection will provide better pain control and allow physical therapy to progress more
effectively.