| Registry | NCT07648849 |
|---|---|
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: none, treatment |
| Enrollment | 50 (Estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University (Other) |
| Conditions | Tennis Elbow |
| Interventions | Arthroscopy & saline irrigation, open surgery (Procedure) |
| Dates | start 2026-06-11 (estimated), primary completion 2027-12-10 (estimated), completion 2028-06-11 (estimated), first posted 2026-06-15, last updated 2026-06-15 |
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Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial)
Currently, any indication for elbow surgery can also serve as a potential indication for arthroscopic or arthroscopically assisted management, subject to anatomical compatibility. Often, the pro¬cedure can be more effectively carried out using arthroscopy than through an open approach. The arthroscopic management of lateral epicondylitis demands a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the common extensor origin and the lateral ulnar collateral ligament as the important adjacent structure \[1,2\]. At the elbow joint, the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) lies on top of the tendinous portion of the ECRB. When performing an open procedure for lateral epicon¬dylitis, the muscular portion of the ECRL must be exposed to vi¬sualize the tendinous ECRB. The arthroscopic approach offers an advantage in debriding the ECRB without insulting the integrity of the ECRL. The diamond-shaped footprint of ECRB is located just distal to the lateral epicondyle\[3\]
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopic Release | Active comparator | Procedure: Arthroscopy & saline irrigation | Cases with arthroscopic release |
| open surgical release | Active comparator | Procedure: open surgery | cases with open surgical release |
Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any
Inclusion Criteria: * tennis elbow not responding to conservative measures (more than 6 months) adult population (more than 18 years) Exclusion Criteria: * Degenerative changes of the elbow (as inflammatory diseases) Previously operated cases Disorganized anatomy of the joint (as in posttraumatic cases) neurovascular compromise of the upper limb