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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

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Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries

Conclusion

Surgical intervention for medial or lateral epicondylitis is only indicated when the physician is sure that the correct diagnosis has been made and the patient has not improved after an adequate nonoperative treatment program. Following the previously outlined surgical techniques gives the best likelihood of successful operative results. However, we cannot overemphasize the point that, with a proper course of rest, immobilization, medication, and physical therapy exercises and modalities, only 10% of patients, or fewer, should require surgical intervention.

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  1. The Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, 6262 Veterans Parkway, P.O. Box 9517, Columbus, GA, 31909, USA

    Champ L. Baker Jr. M.D.

  2. Plancher Orthopaedic Associates, 111 East 88th Street, Suite 1A, New York, NY, 10128, USA

    Kevin D. Plancher M.D.

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McCluskey, G.M., Merkley, M.S. (2002). Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis. In: Baker, C.L., Plancher, K.D. (eds) Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-21533-6_6

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