%0 Journal Article
%T The three-portal technique in arthroscopic lateral epicondylitis release
%A Ashok Gowda
%A Gannon Kennedy
%A Jennie Garver
%A Stacey Gallacher
%A Theodore Blaine
%J -
%D 2016
%R https://doi.org/10.4081/or.2016.6081
%X Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is a syndrome characterized by pain over the origin of the common extensor muscles of the fingers, hand and wrist at the lateral epicondyle. Reports of 70-90% response to conservative treatment at one year have been documented in the literature though refractory cases often require surgical management. Arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis allows for intra-articular visualization for concomitant pathology and localization of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis tendon. Additionally, compared to the open technique, the arthroscopic technique has a lower morbidity and an earlier return to work and activity. Here we describe a three portal technique for improved visualization in arthroscopic lateral epicondylitis release.
%U https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/6081