Keywords
percutaneous tenotomy
ultrasound
Abstract
Case of a 56-year-old patient with pain compatiblly with epicondilitis, of more than 3 years of evolution, without response to conservative treatment. Our alternative of treatment is based on the accomplishment of an ultrasound-guided needle tenotomyReferences
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