Keyhole vs open surgery for tennis elbow: which offers better pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07648849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two surgical approaches for tennis elbow that has not improved after at least six months of non-surgical treatments like rest or physical therapy. One group receives keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery, while the other receives traditional open surgery. The main goal is to see which method provides better pain relief after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgery (arthroscopic or open release)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could become the preferred surgical option for stubborn tennis elbow, offering clearer guidance for patients and surgeons.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries standard risks like infection or nerve damage.
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