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What causes epicondylitis .. and what can heal it?
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Inflammatiepicondyli: You can get a cortisone shot or take anti inflammatory do not use affected elbow get. A elbow splint.
Answered 5/29/2021
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Start with RICE: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) or medial (golfer's elbow) are common overuse injuries to the elbow. In order to treat the pain, i recommend you start with rice, follow with stretching/ strengthening (therapy), & consider couterforce bracing. If these treatments fail you may be a candidate for cortisone or prp injections. Some people end up needing surgery... http://drmarkgalland.com.
Answered 12/10/2013
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