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Is surgery effective to fix chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)?
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Yes: If the diagnosis is correct, and the procedure is done correctly, you should expect significant improvements in pain and function in 90-95% of cases. Find an experienced elbow surgeon.
Answered 1/25/2019
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