The Treatment of Tennis Elbow by Radiofrequency under Arthroscopy: A Preliminary Report
- VernacularTitle:关节镜监视下射频治疗网球肘8例初步报告
- Author:
Yujie LIU
;
Xu CAI
;
Mi ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
arthroscopy, radiofrequency, tennis elbow
- From:
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the value and the effect of radiofrequency treatment of tennis elbow under the arthroscopy. Methods From March 2003 to Jan 2004,eight cases of tennis elbow were treated by TOPAZ with local anesthesia under arthroscopy. Results The effects and functions were satisfactory after radiofrequency treatment. The symptoms of pain were completely disappeared in 7 and obviously relieve in 1. No blood vessel and nerve injury or infection occurred. Conclusion The methods of radiofrequency therapy for tennis elbow under arthroscopy has the advantage of minimum invasion, less pain and earlier rehabilitation.
