Needle vs. knife: new study tests less invasive fix for stubborn tennis elbow
NCT ID NCT02710682
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at two treatments for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis) in 64 workers who had not gotten better after 6 months of standard care. One group received a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided needle procedure (tendon fenestration) to stimulate healing, while the other group had mini-open surgery. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved function 6 months after treatment.
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Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0C1, Canada
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