Common extensor tendon rupture following corticosteroid injection for lateral tendinosis of the elbow.
Corticosteroid injections are commonly administered to athletes to relieve symptoms of lateral elbow tendinosis. This report presents a case of almost total rupture of the common extensor origin in a 45 year old female squash player secondary to such a procedure.
Smith
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Kosygan
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K
Williams
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Newman
R J
RJ
D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012421:Rupture / Q000139:chemically induced; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014221:Triamcinolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014221:Triamcinolone