| Clinical Results of Arthroscopic Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis of Elbow |
| Jin Young Park, Jeong Woo Kim, Churl Hong Chun, Hong Je Kang, Jong Yun Kim, Seung Yeop Song, Yoon Hong Choi |
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. serina@wonkwang.ac.kr
2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Carollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea.
3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Suncheon Plus, Suncheon, Korea. |
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| 박진영*·김정우·전철홍·강홍제·김종윤·송승엽·최윤홍 |
원광대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실, 원광의과학 연구소, 성가롤로병원 정형외과*
순천플러스 정형외과 |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical result of arthroscopic debridement with treatment of associated intra-articular lesions in lateral epicondylitis patients who did not response to conservative treatment.
METHOD: Between March 2005 and January 2010, 43 patients who were diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis and did not response to conservative treatment over 6 months were selected. The mean age of the patients was 51 years (39~68 years) and the mean follow up period was 36.7 months (18~72 months). Among the 43 patients, 15 were male and 28 were female. They were evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS).
RESULTS
Intra-articular synovitis was found in 11 cases (26%) and intra-articular loose body was observed in 2 cases. The average VAS score was 7(+/-0.7) preoperatively and decreased to 1(+/-1.0) at last follow up. MEPS was 45(+/-10.2) preoperatively and increased to 93(+/-10.0). At last follow up, 41 of the 43 patients showed satisfaction (MEPS <75) and 2 showed dissatisfaction (MEPS > or =75).
CONCLUSION
There was a better outcome at 18 months follow up after arthroscopic debridement with treatment of associated intra-articular lesion in lateral epicondylitis patients who had not responsed to conservative treatment. |
| Key Words:
Elbow; Lateral epicondylitis; Arthroscopy |
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