Abstract
Corticosteroid injections are commonly administered to athletes to relieve symptoms of lateral elbow tendinosis. This report presents a case of almost total rupture of the common extensor origin in a 45 year old female squash player secondary to such a procedure.
MeSH terms
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Elbow / surgery
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Elbow Injuries*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
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Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Injections, Intralesional / adverse effects
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Middle Aged
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
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Racquet Sports / injuries*
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Rupture / chemically induced
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Tendinopathy / diagnosis
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Tendinopathy / drug therapy*
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Tendon Injuries*
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Tendons / surgery
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Treatment Outcome
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Triamcinolone / administration & dosage*
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Triamcinolone