Nirschl tennis elbow release with or without drilling

Authors
Khashaba, A
Citation
A. Khashaba, Nirschl tennis elbow release with or without drilling, BR J SP MED, 35(3), 2001, pp. 200-201
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
ISSN journal
03063674 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
200 - 201
Database
ISI
SICI code
0306-3674(200106)35:3<200:NTERWO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Nirschl release appears to be a very successful technique for surgically su itable cases of tennis elbow. However, although the drilling or decorticati on aspect of the procedure was thought to be of benefit to the immediate ou tcome, this has not actually been confirmed. This randomised double blind c omparative prospective trial shows that drilling confers no benefit and act ually causes more pain, stiffness, and wound bleeding than not drilling.