Common extensor tendon rupture following corticosteroid injection for lateral tendinosis of the elbow

Br J Sports Med. 1999 Dec;33(6):423-4; discussion 424-5. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.33.6.423.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Elbow / surgery
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Racquet Sports / injuries*
  • Rupture / chemically induced
  • Tendinopathy / diagnosis
  • Tendinopathy / drug therapy*
  • Tendon Injuries*
  • Tendons / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Triamcinolone / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone