Long-term outcomes of the modified Nirschl technique for lateral Epicondylitis: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the Nirschl technique was introduced approximately 40 years ago, only limited information is available about the long-term results, especially concerning extensor power changes after surgery. The purpose of this study was to investigate long-term clinical results of surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis using the modified Nirschl technique. The main outcome variable was muscle strength for wrist extension because the extensor origin was not reattached after removal of the degenerative extensor tendon.

Methods

Data from 99 patients who underwent surgical lateral epicondylitis treatment between 2007 to 2012 were included in the study. The mean follow-up period was 8.5 years (5 to 10, ± 1.1 years) and the mean age at surgery was 44.8 years (32 to 70, ±

SUBMITTER: Lee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7896402 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature