Evaluating Clinical Tests and Ultrasound for Diagnosing Tennis Elbow in Adults Aged 18 to 60

What this Trial Is About

Lateral elbow tendinopathy LET, often causing elbow pain, is commonly diagnosed using tests like Cozens, Mills, or Maudsleys, along with musculoskeletal ultrasound or MRI. However, the best standard method for diagnosis is not yet established. This observational study aims to evaluate the accuracy, including sensitivity and specificity, of clinical tests and ultrasonography in diagnosing LET. The study includes two groups patients with lateral epicondylitis and healthy volunteers matched by demographic characteristics. Various assessments will be conducted at enrollment, such as elastography, musculoskeletal ultrasound, Cozens, Maudsleys, and Mills tests, hand grip strength, algometer measurements, and the Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation questionnaire. Participants will undergo these evaluations at the start of the study to help determine the diagnostic value of each method. The research team will closely monitor these diagnostic tests and collect data to compare their effectiveness. The study is open to adults aged 18 to 60 and includes a control group of healthy volunteers. Participation length and follow-up details are not specified.

Diagnostic Accuracy of the Clinical Tests and the Ultrasonography in Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy