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Golfers Elbow Release (Common Flexor Origin Release)
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Indications for operation: |
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Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) which has not responded
to conservative treatment.
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Anaesthetic: |
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General Anaesthetic (Fully asleep) or regional (the arm will be numb)
Local anaesthetic will
be injected into the wound for post-operative pain relief |
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Operation type:
Open |
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Incisions:
A 3cm incision over the medial epicondyle (the tender area). |
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Procedure: |
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The common flexor origin is released from the medial epicondyle and scar
tissue removed. |
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Wound Closure: |
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A single non-absorbable suture running under the skin will be used
to close the wound, paper stitches will be placed over this. |
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Dressings: |
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An Elastoplast dressing will be placed over the top of the paper stitches
and an elastic support bandage over the top of this. |
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Immediate aftercare:
You can go home when you feel comfortable |
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