title: Anatomical study of arthroscopic surgery for lateral epicondylitis.
abstract: We conducted an anatomical study of arthroscopic surgery for lateral epicondylitis. Currently, the pathogenesis suggests that lateral epicondylitis is caused by extra-articular lesions or intra-articular lesions. We anatomically and histologically examined the relationship between extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), articular capsules, and the lateral collateral ligament complex (LCLC). In addition, we examined the number and location of synovial fringes. This study will be useful for less-invasive treatment of lateral epicondylitis.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki 216-8511, Japan. ryo.ando5223@w6.dion.ne.jp
authors.forename: Ryo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ando
authors.forename: Takeshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Arai
authors.forename: Moroe
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beppu
authors.forename: Kazuaki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hirata
authors.forename: Masayuki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Takagi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002102:Cadaver; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000601:surgery*