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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) which has not responded to conservative treatment . | Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) which has not responded to conservative treatment . | ||
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*General Anaesthesia (Fully asleep) or regional (the arm will be numb) | *General Anaesthesia (Fully asleep) or regional (the arm will be numb) | ||
*Local anaesthesia will be injected into the wound for post-operative pain relief | *Local anaesthesia will be injected into the wound for post-operative pain relief | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Surgery
If conservative measures fail, release of the common extensor origin may be helpful.
Indications for operation
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) which has not responded to conservative treatment .
Anaesthesia
- General Anaesthesia (Fully asleep) or regional (the arm will be numb)
- Local anaesthesia will be injected into the wound for post-operative pain relief
Operation type
Open
Incisions
A 3cm (1.18") incision over the lateral epicondyle (the tender area).
Procedure
The common extensor origin is released from the lateral epicondyle and scar tissue removed.
Wound Closure
A single non-absorbable suture running under the skin will be used to close the wound, paper stitches will be placed over this.
Dressings
An Elastoplast dressing will be placed over the top of the paper stitches and an elastic support bandage over the top of this.
Immediate aftercare
One can go home when one feels comfortable.