Question 1

how to treat tennis elbow with surgery?

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Tennis elbow: Tennis elbow surgery can be performed with an arthroscope, open or with a device that is inserted just beneath the skin (endoscopic). It really depends on the training of your surgeon and how comfortable they are with the techniques.  Arthroscopic surgery can see other causes of elbow pain that resemble tennis elbow such as extra tissue called a plica.

Question 2

what is tennis elbow and how is it treated?

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See below: Tennis elbow is soreness or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow.

Treatment is rest, ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin).

Question 3

will my tennis elbow ever go away? how can i get it treated?

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Tennis emlbow: Tennis elbow can resolve.  It is typically an overuse injury. Anti-inflammatory medication may help including pills or creams. A tennis elbow strap worn consistently can also help. Exercises include lowering down a weight with the hand facing down to strengthen eccentrically, as well as stretching.  Injections and surgery can be successful if other methods fail.

Question 4

how can a tennis elbow (elbow tendinitis) be treated?

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Ice and therapy: Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a inflammation of the tendons on the outside of your elbow. Treatment usually consists of regular icing, stretching and physical therapy. Identifying the source of e inflammation is obviously important to prevent ongoing or recurrent aggravation. Occasionally cortisone injections are necessary for treatment.  Surgery is the last option.

Question 5

how many cortisone shots are too many to treat my tennis elbow?

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3 or more: The rule of thumb i follow is no more than 3 injections in a one year period into the same area and at least 1 month between injections. This may be more or less conservative when compared to other docs but it has kept my complication rate very low. Corticosteroids over time can weaken or rupture tendons/ ligaments and cause necrosis in bone. If your not responding, ask about other treatments.

Question 6

persistent aching sensation in my elbow that radiates to my grip. believe it's 'tennis elbow.' i weight lift. what can i do to home treat?

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Time: time/ rest /  hot and cold applications / a tennis elbow brace  can usually get one at a sporting goods dealer

try wrapping it with plastic food wrap at nite several layers / keeps in the body heat and increases the blood supply can help with healing /  these take awhile to heal sorry to say

Question 7

what type of exercise(s) can i do for my tennis elbow to strengthen it?

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The hammer exercise: An exercise that is effective in strengthening tennis elbow is the "hammer" exercise.  With your elbow bent at 90 degrees and forearm parallel to the floor, hold in your hand the end of the handle of a hammer (or tennis racket). Rotate your forearm and wrist so that the hammer head forms an arc from left to right and back again. Do this several times a day to strengthen the brachioradialis muscle.

Question 8

is tennis elbow fixable?

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Self Resolving: Mostly the problem spontaneously resolves over time.  The difficulty is it is hard to predict the length of time until it resolves.  Rarely needs surgery.  Therapy and activity modifications or restrictions are the mainstay of treatment.  Night-time neutralization bracing is also quite effective, i.e., keeping the arm and elbow neutral at night with a brace, a pillow, and/or a wrap.

Question 9

is tennis elbow permanent?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an overuse syndrome due to using the wrist & finger extensor muscles (which attach at the outside of the elbow) to do heavy repetitive work (what the biceps & triceps are made for).  It is typically self limited, but perhaps 5-10% of pts. Opt for surgery due to significant pain.

Question 10

how can i cure tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice & nSAID's: Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory medications are initial treatments for inflammation.  Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a overuse injury involving the outside of the elbow. For persistent symptoms, a brace, oral/injectable steroids and/ot therapy may be needed. Avoid things that make your symptoms worse.  It make take up to 6 months for symptoms to resolve. See an orthopaedic surgeon.

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