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Tennis Elbow Release (Common Extensor Origin
Release) |
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Indications for operation:
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) which has not responded
to conservative treatment.
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Anaesthetic:
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General Anaesthetic (Fully asleep) or regional (the arm will be numb)
Local anaesthetic will be injected into the wound for post-operative pain relief
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Operation type:
Open |
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Incisions:
A 3cm incision over the lateral epicondyle (the tender area). |
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Procedure: |
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The common extensor origin is released from the lateral epicondyle and
scar tissue removed.
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Wound Closure:
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A single non-absorbable suture running under the skin will be used
to close the wound, paper stitches will be placed over this.
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Dressings:
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An Elastoplast dressing will be placed over the top of the paper stitches
and an elastic support bandage over the top of this.
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Immediate aftercare:
You can go home when you feel comfortable.
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