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Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis

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The origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) has been implicated as the source of pathology in this condition. Reported histopathologic findings in the affected tendon origin include vascular proliferation and hyaline degeneration, which are consistent with a chronic, degenerative process. When indicated, surgical treatment is directed at excision of this pathologic tissue through an open approach or more recently arthroscopic methods.

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  1. Director, Hand and Elbow Section, Director, Orthopaedic Education, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street, 60612, Chicago, IL, USA

    Mark S. Cohen

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    Jennifer Moriatis Wolf

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Cohen, M. (2015). Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. In: Wolf, J. (eds) Tennis Elbow. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7534-8_12

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