About this trial
This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of oral acetaminophen, diclofenac, and tramadol in reducing the consumption of narcotic doses (primary outcome) and minimizing patients' exposure to narcotics (secondary outcome) following an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy procedure on the lateral elbow.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Male or female, aged 18-65 years
Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy of Lateral Elbow Procedure
Disqualifiers
• Any full thickness common extensor tendon tear of the elbow
Prior history of elbow surgery
Symptomatic cervical radiculopathy
Concurrent symptoms of the medial elbow
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Diclofenac
- Tramadol
- Acetaminophen