Abstract |
We conducted a prospective, randomised, controlled trial of 45 patients (47 elbows), with tennis elbow, who underwent either a formal open release or a percutaneous tenotomy. All patients had pre- and post-operative assessment using the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scoring system. Both groups were followed up for a minimum of 12 months. Statistical analyses using the Mann-Whitney U test and repeated measured ANOVA showed significant improvements for patient satisfaction (p = 0.012), time to return to work (p = 0.0001), improvements in DASH score (p = 0.001) and improvement in sporting activities (p = 0.046) in the percutaneous group. Those patients undergoing a percutaneous release returned to work on average three weeks earlier and improved significantly more quickly than those undergoing an open procedure. The percutaneous procedure is a quicker and simpler procedure to undertake and produces significantly better results.
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Authors | P D Dunkow, M Jatti, B N Muddu |
Journal | The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
(J Bone Joint Surg Br)
Vol. 86
Issue 5
Pg. 701-4
(Jul 2004)
ISSN: 0301-620X [Print] England |
PMID | 15274267
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Analysis of Variance
- Elbow Joint
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patient Satisfaction
- Prospective Studies
- Tendons
(surgery)
- Tennis Elbow
(surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
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