Title Page
Contents
Abstract 8
I. INTRODUCTION 11
II. MATERIALS AND METHODS 13
1. Patients and Demographics 13
2. Operative technique 17
3. Postoperative care 19
4. Evaluation 20
A. Clinical scoring 20
B. Strength measurement 24
5. Statistical analysis 27
III. RESULTS 28
1. Subjective measures 28
2. Objective measures 29
3. Complications 31
IV. DISCUSSION 32
V. CONCLUSION 36
REFERENCES 37
ABSTRACT IN KOREAN 42
Table 1. Baseline Characteristics 17
Table 2. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire 21
Table 3. Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) 23
Fig. 1. Flowchart of Patient Selection Surgical indication for lateral epicondylitis... 15
Fig. 2. Surgical Procedure for Lateral Epicondylitis A. As subcutaneous tissues are... 19
Fig. 3. Wrist Extension Strength Measurement A. Digital handgrip... 25
Fig. 4. Grip Strength Measurement A. JAMA hand dynamometer (Hydraulic Hand... 26
Fig. 5. Result of Functional Scores A. The mean VAS scores showed... 29
Fig. 6. Comparison of Preoperative and Postoperative Wrist Extensor Strength... 30
Fig. 7. Comparison of Comparison of Released and Opposite Wrist Extensor... 30