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Treatment of medial epicondylitis with suture anchor fixation led to pain relief, satisfaction
Patients with recalcitrant medial epicondylitis treated with suture anchor fixation experienced pain relief and satisfaction, according to study results.
Researchers evaluated 40 patients with medial epicondylitis who underwent debridement and suture anchor repair of the flexor-pronator mass and collected demographic variables, QuickDASH scores, the Oxford Elbow Score, and 10-point pain and satisfaction scales. Researchers also evaluated ability and time to return to sport after surgery, as well as the relationship between predictor variables and both elbow function and return to sport.
Brian M. Grawe
At final follow-up, results showed a median QuickDASH score of 2.3 and an Oxford Elbow Score of 45. Median satisfaction score and median pain score were both one, according to results. Researchers noted most patients returned to sporting activities at a median of 4.5 months, with 14% of patients reporting elbow symptoms at final follow-up that led to significant limitations in sporting activities.
At the time of surgery, older age was predictive of an overall better patient-reported outcome, according to results. Researchers also noted a trend toward a better outcome among patients who had a shorter duration of symptoms. However, results showed the difference did not reach statistical significance. – by Casey Tingle
Disclosures: Grawe reports no relevant financial disclosures. Please see the full study for a list of all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures.