Lateral Epicondyle Debridement — Arthroscopic Extensor Origin Debridement

Saint Louis University (SLUCare)

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Lateral epicondylitis; avoid overloading wrist extensors during acute phase (wks 1-6)

Timeline & Phases

Acute (wks 1-6): elbow ROM, avoid wrist extensor overload, scapulothoracic assessment, UBE; Functional (wks 6-12): elbow/forearm strengthening, PNF patterns, endurance training; Maintenance (wks 12+): sport-specific training, phase out supervised rehab

Notes

SLU Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service; 4-month protocol, 2-3 visits/week; diagnosis: lateral epicondylitis