Randomized Study Comparing Corticosteroid Injection to Corticosteroid Iontophoresis for Lateral Epicondylitis

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A Randomized Study Comparing Corticosteroid Injection to Corticosteroid Iontophoresis for Lateral Epicondylitis


Stefanou A, Marshall N, Holdan W, et al (Henry Ford Hosp, Detroit, MI; Wayne State Univ, Detroit, MI) J Hand Surg 37A:104-109, 2012§



A. Daluiski, MD



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Abstract



Purpose


We designed a prospective, randomized study to evaluate the effects of iontophoresis delivery of dexamethasone versus corticosteroid injection therapy on patient outcomes.



Methods

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