Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy using Tenex system for refractory lateral epicondylitis; short and long-term effectiveness and contributing factors

Efficacy of Ultrasonic Tenotomy and Debridement and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy

“… 7 , 8 , 18 , 19 Ultrasonic tenotomy and debridement has also been shown as an effective treatment for LET. 7 , 11 , 12 This study provides further evidence for the benefit patients may have from either PRP injections or USTD. Additionally, risk factors that could be used in the counseling and decision making of treatment options would be beneficial for patients and physicians.…”

“…Current studies demonstrate the effectiveness of USTD in treating LET with sustained decreases in patient pain. 7 , 11 , 12 , 13 …”

“…Postprocedure physical therapy has been positively associated with USTD outcomes for LET, and body mass index, bodyweight, and severity have been found to be risk factors for PRP outcomes for other conditions. 12 , 14 , 15 There is a need for information on additional risk factors specific to outcomes in LET to assist in patient and physician decision making regarding the condition. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of PRP and USTD while also studying patient characteristics as risk factors for treatment failure.…”

Ultrasound-guided tenotomy for lateral epicondylitis with TenJet improves physical functional and decreased pain outcomes at 1 year: a case series review

“…This results in a release of local angiogenic factors leading to increased vascular permeability and a controlled inflammatory response yielding new vessel formation and collagen deposition while removing degenerative areas of tendon. 6 , 12 Current literature has many studies showing the effectiveness of percutaneous needle tenotomy. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 …”

“… 6 , 12 Current literature has many studies showing the effectiveness of percutaneous needle tenotomy. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 …”