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  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The underlying causes of lateral epicondylitis (LE) remain poorly understood.
  • Emerging research indicates potential links between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and common musculoskeletal ailments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis (LE).

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study involving 1824 workers.
  • Baseline data analyzed using a modified Framingham Heart Study CVD risk score.
  • Statistical control for job exposures, personal, and psychosocial confounders.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between higher CVD risk scores and LE symptoms.
  • Adjusted odds ratios for symptoms ranged up to 3.81, and for physical examination findings up to 2.85.
  • Combined symptoms and physical findings showed an adjusted odds ratio as high as 6.20, with increasing risk correlating with higher CVD risk scores.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that cardiovascular disease risk factors may play a role in the pathophysiology of lateral epicondylitis.
  • This indicates a potentially modifiable mechanism for LE, opening avenues for preventative strategies.