Tennis elbow is a common affliction manifested by
symptoms of lateral elbow pain and diminished grip
strength. Conservative treatment measures will lead to
symptom resolution in most cases. Surgery is reserved
for patients with recalcitrant elbow pain unresponsive to
nonsurgical management. This article reviews the
technique of arthroscopic tennis elbow release surgery,
including indications, contraindications, complications,
postoperative rehabilitation, and outcome.
Keywords: tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis, elbow
arthroscopy