title: The Boyd-McLeod procedure for tennis elbow: mid- to long-term results.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Tennis elbow is a common condition that usually responds to conservative measures. In refractory cases, surgical intervention is indicated. A plethora of surgical techniques have been described. We report the mid- to long-term outcomes of the Boyd-McLeod procedure for refractory tennis elbow.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective analysis and current review of patients that had undergone the Boyd-McLeod procedure over a 12-year period was undertaken. Demographics, time to discharge, length of follow-up and outcome scores were collected.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Seventy patients underwent surgery. Mean time to discharge was 15.35 weeks, with 88% successful outcomes. Fifty-four patients were available for current follow-up at mean of 5.52 years (range 1.17 years to 11.49 years). Range of motion in all patients was unchanged. There were no revision procedures. Mean (SD) Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 90.85 (13.11), with 75.5% returning a good or excellent score and 24.5% a fair outcome. The mean (SD) Oxford Elbow Score was 44.04 (6.92); mean (SD) pain score was 89.5 (17.58); mean (SD) function score was 95.34 (9.59) and mean (SD) socio-psychological score was 91.50 (17.01). Overall, 83% of patients had an Oxford Elbow Score of 43 or greater, suggesting excellent outcome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We show that the Boyd-McLeod procedure is an excellent option over both the short- and long-term for refractory tennis elbow.
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton on Tees, UK.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Jeavons
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton on Tees, UK.
authors: Andrew J
authors: AJ
authors: Berg
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton on Tees, UK.
authors: Ian
authors: I
authors: Richards
authors: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton on Tees, UK.
authors: Neil
authors: N
authors: Bayliss
keywords: Boyd–McLeod; lateral epicondylitis; open release; tennis elbow