Anatomical study of arthroscopic surgery for lateral epicondylitis.
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.
Ando
Ryo
R
Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki 216-8511, Japan. ryo.ando5223@w6.dion.ne.jp
Arai
Takeshi
T
Beppu
Moroe
M
Hirata
Kazuaki
K
Takagi
Masayuki
M
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*