Review Question - QID 217883

A recreationally competitive bowler presents to clinic for follow up evaluation of right elbow pain. For the last 7 months, he has attempted physical therapy, bracing, NSAIDs, physical therapy and activity modification without resolve. He works as a carpenter, and aside from worsening pain while working, he has also noticed weakening of his grip strength, which is affecting his ability to work effectively. On exam, the patient has continued tenderness to palpation 5-10mm distal to the medial epicondyle that is made worse with resisted forearm pronation and wrist flexion. The decision is made to proceed with operative management with open debridement and reattachement of the affected tendons. What is the expected outcome for this patient after one year?