Seroma formation as a rare complication of lateral epicondylitis release: A case report

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Submitted: October 20, 2017
Published: Oct 27, 2017
DOI: 10.29328/journal.jsmt.1001016

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Parth B Patel
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Allison L Boden*
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Bryan J Sirmon
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Spero G Karas
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Michael B Gottschalk
Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

Abstract

Case: A 45 year old male, >1 year status post left elbow lateral debridement for lateral epicondylitis, presented with a two week history of a progressive, tender mass on the lateral aspect of his left elbow. MRI showed evidence of a defect in the joint capsule, consistent with the formation of a seroma. The patient underwent revision of the left lateral epicondyle debridement with ECRL/EDC tendon repair and capsular reconstruction.


Conclusion: Tendon repair and capsular reconstruction is an effective and successful method for the treatment of a seroma caused by leakage of joint fluid after lateral epicondylar debridement.

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Patel, P. B., Boden, A. L., Sirmon, B. J., Karas, S. G., & Gottschalk, M. B. (2017). Seroma formation as a rare complication of lateral epicondylitis release: A case report. Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy, 2(4), 118–122. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jsmt.1001016
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