Strategy for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis of the elbow using denervation surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of treatments for lateral epicondylitis of the elbow have been described. We have developed a strategy for the treatment of this condition.

Methods

We diagnosed lateral epicondylitis of the elbow in 86 patients. Conservative treatment resulted in resolution in 71 patients. Surgery was required in the remaining 15 patients. If the posterior branch of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm showed a positive response to local anesthesia (block test), we performed denervation surgery on the posterior branch of the posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm. Patients were asked to rate the degree of pain and sensory disturbance using a visual analog scale; the 11-item version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand measure; and the Patient-Rated

SUBMITTER: Satake H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7075767 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature