Question 1

left hand elbow pain. doctors told its tennis elbow. no relief by their medicines.

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: Medicines they are giving you. Tennis elbow is a pretty easy diagnosis as long as the doc as musculoskeletal experience. The next step after anti-inflammatory meds could be an injection, of either anti-inflammatory med like steroids, or prolo-therapy, which some believe can strengthen the damaged and chronic inflamed tendons. Try bracing as well, as this can help, as well as modifying behaviors.

Question 2

tennis elbow left hand since june 1st 2015...seen docs  have taken  prescribed  medicines i e pain killers i am wearing an elbow brace no relief help?

Accepted Answer

Consider injection: This can be seen commonly in a Sports Medicine clinic and often if topical pain relievers such as Pennsaid or Lidocaine not work, I will inject cortisone before considering a complete course of Occupational therapy, lifestyle modifications and alternative approaches such as Acupuncture and myofascial release.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

how do you get tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, almost always caused by overuse of the arm/elbow. The forearm muscles and elbow tendons become damaged and inflammed with overuse, commonly seen with tennis, racquet ball, as well as in painters, plumbers, carpenters, auto workers, and cooks. Any repetitive motion with the forearm can cause this but it can occur insidiously.

Question 8

what actually is tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Tennis elbow: This is pain that arises from the lateral part of the elbow where the common extensor tendon originates from the lateral epicondyle. Usually arises due to repetitive irritation.

Question 9

how does tennis elbow affect me?

Accepted Answer

Painful grip: Tennis elbow affects the outer prominent aspect of your blow. It is usually due to overuse (e.., too much tennis). Treatment is nonoperative and can consist of rest, ice, nsaids, bracing, nd local steroid injection. Rarely, surgery is indicted. Also referred to as lateral epicondylitis.

Question 10

how long does tennis elbow last?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Can be weeks or months. Need to do aggressive stretching. Might need pt, injections, meds, bracing. Sometimes even needs surgery.

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