Posterolateral rotatory instability from multiple steroids injections for tennis elbow: a case report

J Med Assoc Thai. 2013 Jan:96 Suppl 1:S104-7.

Abstract

This article reports the complication (lateral collateral ligament rupture) arising from improper numbers of steroids injections for the chronic lateral elbow pain (tennis elbow). Clinical sign and investigation with MRI confirmed a diagnosis of LCL rupture. In the present report, we describe the successful outcome of one year results in surgical debridement and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) reconstruction. A discussion of the proper conservative role for the chronic lateral epicondyalgia and the surgical decision to resolve this complication is also included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Articular / adverse effects
  • Joint Instability / physiopathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Steroids / administration & dosage*
  • Steroids / adverse effects*
  • Tennis Elbow / drug therapy*
  • Tennis Elbow / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Steroids