ArticleTherapeutic advances in chronic disease2021
A retrospective comparative study on arthroscopic suture anchors repair and tendon debridement
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- Is There any Difference in Clinical Outcome between Open and Arthroscopic Treatment for Tennis Elbow? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Surgical management of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis: indications, techniques, and outcomes.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2026Article
- Impact of Heavy Slow ResistanceHealth care science · 2025Article
- Open Debridement Alone Versus Open Debridement With Tendon Repair for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Comparison of Complications and 5-Year Reoperation Rates From a Large Insurance Database.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimTo compare the outcomes between the arthroscopic debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon alone and repairs to the ECRB tendon with suture anchor for the treatment of refractory lateral epicondylitis (LE).
methodsWe retrospectively reviewed our patients who underwent arthroscopic surgical treatment for refractory LE by a single surgeon from January 2008 to June 2018 with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. The visual analog scale (VAS), the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) scale, the Verhaar scoring system and the time of back to work were compared between two groups.
resultsBoth groups showed a significant postoperative improvement regarding the VAS, MEPS, DASH, PRTEE and the Verhaar scoring system (
conclusionCompared with arthroscopic release and debridement of the ECRB tendon, arthroscopic suture anchor repairing of the origin of the ECRB tendon provides better outcomes when addressing the refractory LE. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Case Series: Level IV.
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