Arthroscopic vs. open surgery for tennis elbow
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches for treating tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow) when it hasn't improved with rest, physical therapy, or injections over at least 6 months. The trial will help determine which surgical method works better.
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Who can take part
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that has not improved after at least 6 months of non-surgical treatment
- Age 18 or older
- No previous surgery on the affected elbow
- No significant wear-and-tear arthritis or inflammatory diseases in the elbow
- No history of trauma or fracture that permanently changed the elbow's structure
- No nerve or blood vessel damage in the affected arm
Quick eligibility check
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