Comparison of Surgical Interventions for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Prospective Study

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 yrs old * pain over the lateral epicondyle (via palpitation over the lateral epicondyle, resisted wrist extension, resisted finger extension of the middle finger) for a duration of greater than 6 months prior to enrollment * conservative treatment has failed and surgical intervention is recommend as standard of care * ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * had surgery by a physician or specialist within the last 2 years as treatment for lateral epicondylitis * congenital deformities, tendon ruptures or elbow fractures within the past year * co-existing elbow diagnosis (i.e. osteoarthritis or instability) * pregnant women, women trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding mothers * under the age of 18 or over 65 * incapable of giving informed consent