Comparison of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound therapy, and corticosteroid injections for treatment of lateral epicondylitis: an umbrella review of meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to assess the methodological quality of meta-analyses (MAs) and resolve evidence inconsistencies by quantifying overlap in primary studies, thereby providing enhanced evidence on the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) versus placebo, ultrasound therapy, and corticosteroid injections for lateral epicondylitis.

Methods

We conducted searches in four databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, until August 2024. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR 2) graded the quality and reliability of the MAs, and the quality of outcomes was graded by Grading of Recommendations Asse

SUBMITTER: Zhu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361003 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature