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Epicondylitis--lateral and medial. A problem-oriented approach
1Alberto Vilar Center for Research of the Hand and Upper Extremity, New York, New York, USA.
Hand Clinics
|August 24, 2000
Summary
Epicondylitis, often called tennis elbow, is a challenging condition. While nonoperative treatments are common, surgery offers improvement for patients with persistent disability.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Epicondylitis presents a significant clinical challenge due to incomplete understanding of its degenerative nature.
- Current nonoperative management strategies for epicondylitis yield variable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the persistent issues in managing epicondylitis.
- To emphasize the role of surgical intervention for refractory cases.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on epicondylitis management.
- Analysis of treatment outcomes for operative versus nonoperative approaches.
Main Results:
- Epicondylitis remains a problematic condition without a full understanding of its underlying pathology.
- Nonoperative treatments are the primary approach but surgical intervention is effective for patients with disabling symptoms unresponsive to conservative care.
Conclusions:
- Further research into the degenerative mechanisms of epicondylitis is crucial for advancing treatment.
- Surgical options provide a viable solution for patients experiencing significant disability from epicondylitis that fails to resolve with nonoperative management.