title: Common extensor tendon rupture following corticosteroid injection for lateral tendinosis of the elbow.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kosygan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014221:Triamcinolone