Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy for Refractory Common Extensor Tendinopathy After Failed Open Surgical Release: A Report of Two Cases.

Publication Title

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Authors

Reed C Williams, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Sports Medicine, Swedish Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine, Swedish Medical Group, 1600 E. Jefferson St. Ste 300, Seattle, WA 98112. Abstract
Adam M Pourcho, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Sports Medicine, Swedish Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine, Swedish Medical Group, 1600 E. Jefferson St. Ste 300, Seattle, WA 98112. Abstract

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2018

Keywords

Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reoperation; Tendons; Tennis Elbow; Tenotomy; Ultrasonic Surgical Procedures; Ultrasonography

Abstract

Common extensor tendinopathy (CET) is a common, painful overuse and degenerative condition of the lateral elbow, affecting an estimated 2 million patients per year. Although many cases resolve with conservative treatment, recalcitrant cases may progress to open surgical intervention. For patients who do not improve with surgical management, treatment options are extremely limited. In this article, we present 2 cases of recalcitrant surgically treated CET successfully treated with sonographically guided percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy with 1-year follow-up. To our knowledge, this is the first publication demonstrating successful treatment of recalcitrant CET after open surgical repair, with the use of ultrasonic tenotomy.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.

Area of Special Interest

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Specialty/Research Institute

Rheumatology