Complications of Lateral Epicondylar Release

Seroma formation as a rare complication of lateral epicondylitis release: A case report

“…While only 10% of patients who experience lateral epicondylitis require surgical intervention, it is important to understand what complications can arise from a lateral epicondylar release and how to manage them. The most frequent complications include nerve damage, wound issues, and infection [3]. A less common complication is seroma formation from leakage of joint luid.…”

“…An open procedure like this patient's initial debridement is known to have higher complication rates than arthroscopic and percutaneous procedures [3]. The etiology of most seromas remains largely unknown; however, defects in anatomical joint capsule structures or iatrogenic defects acquired during surgical intervention are believed to contribute to their formation.…”

“…Fortunately, patients that have recurrent or refractory symptoms are able to undergo lateral epicondylar release, excision, or repair of the common extensor tendon; these procedures reliably produce good results with very few reported complications. One study identi ied 67 articles that reported complications after lateral epicondylar release and found an overall complication rate of 3.3% [3]. One uncommon complication associated with this procedure is the formation of a seroma from leakage of joint luid [3].…”

“…One study identi ied 67 articles that reported complications after lateral epicondylar release and found an overall complication rate of 3.3% [3]. One uncommon complication associated with this procedure is the formation of a seroma from leakage of joint luid [3]. There is very little published on this rare complication and there are no reports of this complication occurring outside of the early-postoperative period.…”

Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

“…A percutaneous procedure is thought to minimize the inherent complications of an open procedure, including bleeding and infection. A review by Pomerantz reported a complication rate of 4.3% for open lateral epicondyle surgery, 1.9% for percutaneous common extensor origin release, and 1.1% for arthroscopic surgical release [23] Some of the listed complications included hematoma, wound infection, scar sensitivity, nerve injury, and loss of range of motion. Wound infections were 14.2% of total complications.…”