Short-term efficacy of physical interventions for lateral epicondylitis: a network meta-analysis based on multidimensional evaluation of pain and function

Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2026 Jun 26;7:1855508. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2026.1855508. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a prevalent chronic tendinopathy that significantly impairs upper limb function and quality of life. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to evaluate and compare the short-term (≤3 months) efficacy of various micro-invasive and physical interventions for pain relief and […]