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

Reed C. Williams; Adam M. Pourcho

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.07.077

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

Reed C. Williams, Adam M. Pourcho

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	313-316
Number of pages	4
Journal	PM and R
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.07.077
State	Published - Mar 2018
Externally published	Yes

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Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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