Epidemiology and Disease Burden of Lateral Epicondylitis in the USA: Analysis of 85,318 Patients

ConclusionThe annual incidence of LE and rate of surgical intervention have remained constant from 2007 to 2014. The proportion of patients over>65  years diagnosed with, and receiving surgical treatment for, LE has significantly increased in recent years. Total reimbursement and average per-patient reimbursement have steadily risen, demonstrating the increasing burden of cost on the health-care system.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research