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This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

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

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy significantly reduces pain in lateral epicondylitis compared to corticosteroid injections, ultrasound therapy, and placebo.
Visual analogue scale measurements indicate that shockwave therapy reduces pain more effectively than other treatments, with a mean difference of -1.42 after one-month follow-up.
Quality assessment of nine meta-analyses reveals five rated high quality, informing the reliability of the findings on effectiveness and pain relief.
Evidence classification analysis indicates significant overlap in primary studies, emphasizing the strength of the conclusions drawn.

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Umbrella review assesses meta-analyses on extracorporeal shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy, suggesting significant pain reduction.

Zhu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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