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Tennis elbow left hand since june 1st 2015...seen docs have taken prescribed medicines i e pain killers i am wearing an elbow brace no relief help?

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Dr. Moshe Lewis answered

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Consider injection: This can be seen commonly in a Sports Medicine clinic and often if topical pain relievers such as Pennsaid or Lidocaine not work, I will inject cortisone before considering a complete course of Occupational therapy, lifestyle modifications and alternative approaches such as Acupuncture and myofascial release.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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A member asked:

Tennis elbow left hand since june 1st 2015...seen docs have taken prescribed medicines i e pain killers i am wearing an elbow brace no relief help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Moshe Lewis answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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