Table 1 The table summarizes the specific questions related to the diagnosis and treatment of lateral epicondylitis, with the number of responses and possible alternatives that could be checked
From: How one treats lateral epicondylitis – a survey among Brazilian orthopedists
Question | Number of possible responses | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
Which complementary exam(s) do you use for diagnosis? | multiple | none, radiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, or other |
Which manoeuver(s) do you use in the physical exam? | multiple | palpation, Cozen, Mill's, Maudsley, other |
What is(are) your option(s) for initial treatment? | multiple | Physiotherapy, Orthosis, Rest, Local infiltration, Surgery, Oral anti-inflammatory, Intramuscular anti-inflammatory |
How long after initial treatment do you recommend a change in treatment? | multiple | Up to 1 month, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, >12 months |
If symptoms persist, what is your treatment option? | single | Physiotherapy, Orthosis, Rest, Local infiltration, Surgery, Oral anti-inflammatory, Intramuscular anti-inflammatory |
When performing local infiltration, which is your choice substance? | single | do not perform, botulinum toxin, corticosteroids, autologous blood, sodium hyaluronate, prolotherapy, only anaesthetics |
How long after conservative treatment do you recommend surgery? | single | do not recommend, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months |
What is your surgery option for lateral epicondylitis of the elbow? | single | open, arthroscopic |