AANA Elbow Arthroscopy - August 2024-Elbow Tendinopathy_ Tennis Elbow – Lessons Learned After 15+ Years of Arthroscopic Treatment

Elbow Tendinopathy_ Tennis Elbow – Lessons Learned After 15+ Years of Arthroscopic Treatment

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This 20-year expert overview on treating orthoscopic tennis elbow highlights it as a common, non-inflammatory tendinosis causing lateral elbow pain, mostly managed non-surgically with physical therapy, bracing, and injections. Diagnosis is clinical, supported by radiographs and MRI to assess tears or instability. Surgery, either open or arthroscopic, is reserved for persistent symptoms after 6-12 months. Arthroscopy allows precise treatment of tendon and ligament pathology with quicker recovery. Careful evaluation for ligamentous instability is crucial, as tennis elbow may coexist or be mimicked by other conditions. Avoid repetitive corticosteroid injections, and consider surgery with repair and grafting if needed for better outcomes.

Keywords

orthoscopic tennis elbow

lateral elbow pain

non-surgical management

arthroscopic surgery

ligamentous instability