Long-term Follow-up of Open and Endoscopic Hohmann Procedures for Lateral Epicondylitis

Rubenthaler, F.; Wiese, M.; Senge, A.; Keller, Lars; Wittenberg, R. H.

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.03.017

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“…Slow rehabilitation, limited range of motion, residual instability of the elbow in case of epicondylitis, neuroma of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm, loss of strength, muscle weakness and atrophy, are some of the complications observed. [25][26][27][28][29] Other surgical options have been described for the treatment of chronic insertional tendinopathies of the elbow, such as open tenotomy or lateral release, percutaneous tenotomy, and arthroscopic treatment. In the late 1990s, the first studies on the arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis were published by Baker and Brooks 30,31 and Kuklo et al 32 But not even arthroscopic procedures are complicationfree.…”

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Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Tendinopathy: Comparison of 2 Surgical Techniques and Preliminary Results

Canquerini¹,

Gomes²

2009

Techniques in Shoulder &Amp; Elbow Surgery

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To determine whether the clinical results of radiofrequency microtenotomy for the treatment of chronic insertional tendinopathy are comparable to those of monopolar electrocautery. Sixteen patients with chronic knee and elbow tendon injuries who were refractory to conservative therapy, between January 2006 and July 2007, were selected in the surgical ward of Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil. Eight patients underwent microtenotomy with a Topaz probe (Arthrocare) whereas the remaining 8 patients underwent microtenotomy with monopolar electrocautery. The patients were assessed using a Visual Analog Pain Scale and the Mayo Elbow Performance Score. Statistically significant differences with regard to the relief of pain were perceived in both groups on postoperative day 7. Both groups showed remarkable alleviation of pain after the seventh day and their pain scores decreased over time. Most patients (75%) scored 1 or less on the pain scale 3 months after surgery. In contrast, at 6 months, 93.7% of the patients scored 1 or less on the pain scale. The groups did not show any differences in terms of the Mayo Elbow Performance Score. On postoperative day 14, 77% of the patients had a score greater than 75, which is rated as good. After 6 months, all patients had good and excellent outcomes. Radiofrequency microtenotomy, either with a Topaz probe or with conventional electrocautery, yielded good and excellent results, respectively, for the treatment of chronic insertional tendinopathy.

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Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Tendinopathy: Comparison of 2 Surgical Techniques and Preliminary Results

Canquerini¹,

Gomes²

2009

Techniques in Shoulder &Amp; Elbow Surgery

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“…McLaughlin et al [14] retrospectively evaluated radiocapitellar arthritis treated by arthroscopic radial head excision and reported good results. Peart et al [15], Rubenthaler et al [16], and Baker Jr. and Baker III [17] in their studies evaluating results of arthroscopic ECRB release for lateral epicondylitis concluded that it gave a long lasting relief. Takahara et al [18] in a retrospective series reported good result after arthroscopic management of OCD of capitellum.…”

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Elbow Arthroscopy: Review of the Literature and Case Reports

Khanchandani

2012

Case Reports in Orthopedics

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Elbow arthroscopy, though described first in 1930s, gained popularity only in the last 3 decades. There has been a steady expansion in the clinical applications of elbow arthroscopy owing to the significant improvements in instrumentation and arthroscopic skills. The procedure which was mainly used for diagnostic purpose, loose body removals, and synovial biopsy has now become an important tool for managing elbow arthritis, stiff elbow, and trauma. However, this procedure has a higher incidence of neurological complications and hence case selection and surgeon's expertise are of utmost importance.

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“…For patients refractory to non-operative treatment that develop functional impairment from PLRI, arthroscopic LCL complex repair and plication techniques have been developed [36,38,39]. Arthroscopic repair can be performed for patients with acute or chronic avulsion of the LCL complex from its humeral origin [38].…”

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Elbow Arthroscopy

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Long-term Follow-up of Open and Endoscopic Hohmann Procedures for Lateral Epicondylitis

Cited by 49 publications

References 15 publications

Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Tendinopathy: Comparison of 2 Surgical Techniques and Preliminary Results

Radiofrequency Microtenotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Insertional Tendinopathy: Comparison of 2 Surgical Techniques and Preliminary Results

Elbow Arthroscopy: Review of the Literature and Case Reports

Elbow Arthroscopy

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