超声引导下经皮射频毁损治疗顽固性肱骨外上髁炎的临床与超声检查结果
Clinical and Ultrasonographic Results of Ultrasonographically Guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Lesioning in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylitis
Background:In patients with lateral epicondylitis recalcitrant to nonsurgical treatments, surgical intervention is considered. Despite the numerous therapies reported, the current trend of treatment places particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. Purpose:The authors present a newly developed minimally invasive procedure, ultrasonographically guided percutaneous radiofrequency thermal lesioning (RTL), and its clinical efficacy in treating recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis. Study Design:Case series: Level of evidence, 4. Methods:Thirty-four patients (35 elbows), with a mean age of 52.1years (range, 35-65years), suffered from symptomatic lateral epicondylitis for more than 6months and had exhausted nonoperative therapies. They were treated with ultrasonographically guided RTL. Patients were followed up at least 6months by physical examination and 12months by interview. The intensity of pain was recorded with a visual analog scale (VAS) score. The functional outcome was evaluated using grip strength, the upper limb Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) outcome measure, and the Modified Mayo Clinic Performance Index (MMCPI) for the elbow. The ultrasonographic findings regarding the extensor tendon origin were recorded, as were the complications. Results:At the time of the 6-month follow-up, the average VAS score in resting (from 4.9 to 0.9), palpation (from 7.6 to 2.5), and grip (from 8.2 to 2.9) had improved significantly compared with the preoperative condition (P<.01). The grip strength (from 20.6 to 27.0kg) and QuickDASH score (from 54.3 to 21.0) had also improved significantly (P<.01). The MMCPI score improved from “poor” to “excellent.” The ultrasonographic finding revealed that the thickness of the common extensor tendon origin did not change significantly. At the final follow-up (mean, 14.3months; range, 12-21months), the patients reported a 78% reduction in pain compared with the preoperative status. No major complications were noted in any patient. Conclusion:Ultrasonographically guided RTL for recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis was found to be a minimally invasive treatment with satisfactory results in this pilot investigation. This innovative method can be considered as an alternative treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis before further surgical intervention.
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学科代码:外科学 关键词:顽固性肱骨外上髁炎
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