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Epicondylitis--lateral and medial. A problem-oriented approach.

R N Hotchkiss1

  • 1Alberto Vilar Center for Research of the Hand and Upper Extremity, New York, New York, USA.

Hand Clinics
|August 24, 2000
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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.

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  • 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.