A member asked:

I had tennis elbow problem for some time. and i already taken 2 times steroid . my job can't give me a long rest as i work with my hands.

8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Tennis elbow: Are you wearing a tennis elbow strap or brace,? Could really help at work. I feel injections should be paired with physical therapy. There are techniques and exercises you can do at home that can minimize your symptoms. Ask for a referral to PT

Answered 1/1/2016

4.1k views

Thank

Physical therapy?: Have you ever had physical therapy or rehab? It will help with your tennis elbow. It would not be a quick fix, but will also help to prevent future injury as possible. Surgery would be a last resort. Good luck!

Answered 1/1/2016

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Elbow tendonitis: Tendon inflammation as a consequence of overuse is one of the most common injury affecting people. Elbow ,shoulder ,wrist, hip. Knee, ankle are all involved joints . The major healing component involves modulating ones activities by decreasing the activity which leads to the tendonopathy Using appropriate braces, ice , NSAIDs, some cortisone injections , and when indicated surgical repair

Answered 1/3/2016

1.8k views

Thank
Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

I disagree with...: ...the current recommended treatments for chronic tennis elbow. It makes no sense to treat chronic symptoms with ice, since this reduced blood flow and delays healing. Medication and shots are temporary fixes and have to be repeated. Braces limit movement, which is bad for your joint in the long run (although may be good while sleeping). My patients benefit by using my Doctors Reflex therapy.

Answered 4/16/2016

1.4k views

Thank

Related Questions