Arthroscopic Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Muscle Resection for Chronic Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis

Abstract

Recalcitrant elbow lateral epicondylitis presents a difficult challenge for both the patient and the doctor. Surgical treatment consists of open resection and debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. However, advances in arthroscopic surgery provide for a more elegant method. There are several comparative studies between arthroscopic and open treatment that have shown equivalent outcomes. There is no consensus on which treatment is better and no defined indications of when to choose one over the other. This article presents our technique for arthroscopic extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle resection.