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Arthroscopic lateral epicondylitis release using the "bayonet" technique.

Eric C Stiefel¹, Larry D Field²

¹Upper Extremity Service, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A.

Arthroscopy Techniques

|April 22, 2014

Summary

For persistent lateral epicondylitis unresponsive to conservative treatments, arthroscopic surgery offers a safe and effective solution. This minimally invasive technique provides long-term symptom relief for recalcitrant cases.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Background:

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, often requires surgical intervention when conservative treatments fail.
Recalcitrant cases present a challenge in achieving long-term symptomatic relief.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a specific arthroscopic surgical technique for managing recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis.
To present long-term outcomes of this surgical approach.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of 198 patients treated with arthroscopic surgery for lateral epicondylitis over 5 years.
Detailed description of the arthroscopic surgical technique employed.

Main Results:

The arthroscopic technique was consistently applied by the senior author.

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No major complications were reported in the 198 patients treated.

The procedure demonstrated reliability and efficacy in managing recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis.

Conclusions:

Arthroscopic surgery is a safe and reliable option for patients with lateral epicondylitis who do not respond to nonoperative management.
This surgical intervention provides long-term symptomatic relief for recalcitrant cases.