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The visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, flexion\u2010extension arc, operation time, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DASH), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and grip power of groups A and B were compared during the recovery phases for up to 2 postoperative years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Both groups showed statistically significant functional improvement compared with their preoperative grip strength and DASH, VAS, and MEPS scores at 2\u00a0years after surgery (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .05). There were no differences in postoperative pain relief or functional restoration between the 2 groups during the recovery phases, however the mean operation time for group B (41.4 \u00b1 5.2\u00a0minutes) was significantly shorter than that for group A (15.6 \u00b1 3.6\u00a0minutes,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001). In group B, 1 patient underwent revision surgery due to postoperative ECRB rupture, and 1 patient in group A underwent open release for persistent postoperative discomfort.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>RF\u2010based microtenotomy for treating recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis provided clinical outcomes comparable with those from arthroscopic release of ECRB tendon during the recovery phase. RF\u2010based microtenotomy is considered as one of the surgical procedures for treating recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis, with the advantages of reliable elbow functional restoration and significantly shorter operation time.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Level I, prospective randomized trial.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.arthro.2017.11.029","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2018,2,1]],"date-time":"2018-02-01T15:00:20Z","timestamp":1517497220000},"page":"1439-1446","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/elsevier_cm_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":27,"title":["A Comparison of Radiofrequency\u2010Based Microtenotomy and Arthroscopic Release of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Tendon in Recalcitrant Lateral Epicondylitis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled 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