RT journal article
T1 Lateral and Medial Elbow Tendinopathy and Previous Injuries to Adjacent Joints: A Multicenter Observational Studye
A1 Viñolo Gil, María Jesús
A1 García Campanario, Ismael
A1 Estébanez Pérez, María José
A1 Rodríguez Huguet, Manuel
A1 Linares-Gago, M.
A1 Martín Vega, Francisco Javier
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
A2 Medicina
K1 epicondylitis;
K1 epicondylosis
K1 epicondylalgia
K1 elbow tendinopathy
K1 observational study;
K1 survey
AB Background: Lateral and medial elbow tendinopathies are common soft tissue disordersaffecting 1–3% of the general population, causing significant pain and functional impairment inthe elbow and upper limb. While often associated with overuse and repetitive strain, their exactetiology, including potential associations with prior injuries in adjacent joints, remains unclear. Thispreliminary study aims to explore the distribution of lateral and medial elbow tendinopathies andinvestigate the occurrence of previous lesions in adjacent joints among diagnosed individuals, provid-ing foundational insights for future research. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional observationalstudy was conducted involving 90 subjects diagnosed with lateral and/or medial elbow tendinopathy.The data collection occurred during the initial consultations, including demographic information,clinical assessments, and history of prior injuries in adjacent joints. Results: Among the sample,44.4% reported prior injuries to adjacent joints in the affected upper limb, with 45.6% of these injuriesidentified as musculotendinous in nature. The analysis also showed that the type of elbow tendinopa-thy was significantly associated with sex (p = 0.01) and occupational origin (p = 0.022). Conclusions:While a notable percentage of the subjects reported prior musculoskeletal injuries in the same limb,the study’s geographic limitations and reliance on self-reported data introduce potential recall bias.These preliminary findings suggest a possible relationship between prior adjacent joint injuries andelbow tendinopathy. Further research with larger sample sizes and more rigorous study design isneeded to confirm these observations and explore the underlying mechanisms.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35586
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35586
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-may-2026