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Lateral epicondylitis tendinopathy with multiple ruptures along the extensor tendon r elbow after fall on flexed elbow. treatment options? pt no help

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Surgery?: Recommend conservative treatment with steroid injection, possible platelet rich plasma injection if an acute injury. Is diagnosis from mri? If so than more likely a surgical issue if from acute traumatic injury rather than from repetitive overuse.

Answered 10/5/2015

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lateral epicondyliti: Cortisone or prp injection may give temporary relief otherwise surgery is indicated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tennis elbow...: Ask a doctor to try prp injection if physical therapy has been exhausted. May need surgery.

Answered 12/4/2013

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