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Does cortisone shot for tennis elbow actually work?

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Yes.: The injection can be very effective, if your pain is localized to one spot right on the bony origin of the muscle mass. Usually you need to combine the injection with a tennis elbow strap and physical therapy.

Answered 7/18/2014

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