Lateral Epicondylitis, Left Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis, Right Elbow, Osteoarthritis Elbow Left, Osteoarthritis Elbow Right, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Plica Syndromes
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate preoperative objective measurements and operative objective measurements to determine if there is any effect to postoperative outcomes. Patients who were 13 years old or greater at the time of arthroscopic osteocapsular release were followed clinically and radiographically to determine best practice and optimal treatment and technique, risk and rate of complication, and postoperative outcomes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
The Orthopaedic Research & Innovation Foundation
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. English speaking 2. \>13 years of age 3. Patients treated with elbow arthroscopy for elbow arthritis, radiocapitellar plica, osteochondritis dissecans or lateral epicondylitis.
Exclusion criteria
1. Non-English speaking 2. \<13 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Outcomes | preoperative to up to 8 years postoperative | The Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score. Scale of 0-100, 100 being the best possible score |
| Patient Satisfaction: one question assessment | 2 years to 8 years postoperative | one question assessment of the patients overall long term satisfaction with the outcome of the treatment. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed