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Would you recommend surgery for severe medial epicondylitis.? i have tried cortisone, art therapy, aleve, (naproxen) voltaren cream, and rest for the last 2 mo
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Options: You might consider plasma rich protein and laser therapy prior to surgery.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Other treatments: Lateral (tennis elbow) or medial (golfer's elbow) epicondylitis are common overuse injuries. In order to treat the pain, i recommend patients start w/ rice, follow w/ 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/category/elbow/.
Answered 2/18/2015
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