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Tennis elbow.

H U Cameron, M Proctor, V L Fornasier

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |February 2, 2011
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    Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) treatment is effective. Most patients achieve pain relief with conservative methods like steroid injections, while surgery offers high success rates for persistent cases.

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    A Protocol to Acquire the Degenerative Tenocyte from Humans
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    Published on: June 9, 2018

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Tennis elbow, characterized by lateral elbow pain, is a prevalent condition.
    • Conservative management is the initial approach for most patients presenting with this ailment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatments and surgical interventions for tennis elbow.
    • To determine the role of family physicians and orthopedic surgeons in managing this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 67 patients diagnosed with tennis elbow over five years.
    • Analysis of treatment outcomes, including conservative measures (injections) and surgical procedures.

    Main Results:

    • 79.1% of patients experienced pain relief with conservative treatment, primarily local anesthetic and steroid injections.
    • 14 patients (20.9%) underwent surgery to lengthen radial wrist extensors, achieving 93% pain relief.
    • Family physicians effectively managed initial cases, with surgery reserved for resistant or complex presentations.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative treatment, particularly steroid injections, is highly effective for the majority of tennis elbow cases.
    • Surgical intervention for tennis elbow demonstrates a high success rate in relieving pain for patients unresponsive to conservative care.
    • Early management by family physicians is recommended, with orthopedic referral for persistent or severe symptoms requiring surgical consideration.