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Percutaneous golfer's elbow release under local anesthesia: a prospective study
1Sharda University, School of Medical Science and Research, Greater Noida, India.
Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia
|July 14, 2017
Summary
Percutaneous golfer's elbow release under local anesthesia offers a minimally invasive, outpatient solution. This effective treatment provides significant pain relief and high patient satisfaction with a low complication rate.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a common condition causing elbow pain.
- Surgical intervention is considered for persistent symptoms unresponsive to conservative management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous golfer's elbow release.
- To assess functional outcomes and patient satisfaction following the procedure.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 34 patients with golfer's elbow treated between 2010 and 2013.
- Percutaneous release performed under local anesthesia with a 12-month follow-up.
- Functional outcomes assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Index (MEPI).
Main Results:
- 88.23% of patients achieved excellent outcomes, with 11.76% reporting good results.
- Average pain relief occurred within eight weeks post-surgery.
- High patient satisfaction (88.23% full satisfaction) and no significant complications were reported.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous golfer's elbow release is a safe and effective outpatient procedure.
- The technique is minimally invasive, economical, and yields favorable functional outcomes.
- Low complication rates support its use for treating golfer's elbow.
