Nope: Radial tunnel is a compressive neuropathy of the radial nerve. Tennis elbow is a inflammation of the lateral epicondyle. It is important to deferentiate between the two. Generally tennis elbow can be treated conservatively with therapy and nsaids. Radial tunnel is surgically decompressed.
Answered 3/30/2014
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No: Radial tunnel syndrome refers to a condition where there is direct pressure placed on the radial nerve. It can be a result of repetitive use but unlike tennis elbow the nerve is involved as apposed to the tendon.
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Elbow surgery: No. Radial tunnel surgery involves decompressing the radial nerve at the forearm. Tennis elbow surgery involves debriding the extensor capri radialis brevis tendon inflamed origin.
Answered 4/28/2013
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