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Had medial epicondylitis for 3 month, had physio was getting better but now it's started to get worse again. not sure if my doctors will help me?

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Dr. Bruce Goldberg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

REST REST REST: REST = avoidance of anything and EVERYthing that aggravates it - "you can put out a fire by adding more wood to it" .... once the soreness is under control, healing may take another 4-8 weeks - I know sounds impossible but it is the only true way to get this to heal

Answered 6/15/2021

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