Tennis Elbow Release
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The right elbow has been cleaned and draped ready for surgery. The skin incision has been marked. |
The skin incision is started. |
The underlying tendon insertion is exposed. |
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The sheath over the tendon is divided lengthways and raised up. |
The abnormal tendon tissue is removed and sent to the lab for analysis. |
The elbow joint is opened up to ensure there is no elbow joint problem causing the symptoms. |
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The deep tissues are closed. |
The skin is closed with a dissolvable suture. |
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The dressings are applied including a plaster of Paris support for 10-14 days. |
The dressings are applied including a plaster of Paris support for 10-14 days. |
