[Long-term result of surgical treatment of epicondylitis. Apropos of 26 cases].
Results obtained after surgical deinsertion of the second radial and arthrotomy of the hundred-radial joint in 26 cases of epicondylitis were evaluated after a mean follow-up of 5 years range (3-9 years). The surgical technique, operative findings, early and long-term results were described. Long-term results were excellent or good in 85% of the cases and remained unchanged over time with no morbidity. The results of this series were similar to those obtained in other published series reporting several surgical techniques based on different pathophysiological theories. It is concluded that surgery can be an effective treatment for epicondylitis and can be proposed early when medical treatment does not give lasting improvement. The surgical technique should be as simple as possible.
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D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
Résultat à long terme du traitement chirurgical des épicondylites. A propos de 26 cas.