Arthroscopic Versus Open Management of Lateral Epicondylitis Elbow (Randomized Control Trial)

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07648849

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-15

Start date

2026-06-11

Completion date

2028-06-11

Last updated

2026-06-15

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Conditions

Tennis Elbow

Keywords

tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, arthroscopy

Brief summary

Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial)

Detailed description

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\[3\]

Interventions

PROCEDUREArthroscopy & saline irrigation

release of lateral epicondylitis using arthroscope

PROCEDUREopen surgery

open surgical release

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
postoperative elbow pain	6 months postoperative	pain measured according to numeric rating scale (NRS)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 16, 2026