Topical nitric oxide relieved pain and symptoms in chronic extensor tendinosis at the elbowTopical nitric oxide application in the treatment of chronic extensor tendinosis at the elbow: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Kreder, Hans J MD, MPH, FRCS(C) (commentator)
Paoloni, JA
Appleyard, RC
Nelson, J
et al,

University of Toronto, Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Paoloni JA, Appleyard RC, Nelson J, et al. Topical nitric oxide application in the treatment of chronic extensor tendinosis at the elbow: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Am J Sports Med 2003; 31: 915–20.PaoloniJAAppleyardRCNelsonJet alTopical nitric oxide application in the treatment of chronic extensor tendinosis at the elbow: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Am J Sports Med200331915-20Q In patients with chronic extensor tendinosis at the elbow (tennis elbow), does topical nitric oxide improve outcome?

For correspondence: Professory G A C Murrell, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. [email protected]

Source of funding: in part, St George Hospital—South Eastern Sydney Area Health Services.

Evidence Based Medicine 9(3):p 87, May-June 2004.

Clinical impact ratings GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆