Lateral Epicondylitis Treatments (Tennis Elbow)

How do you treat lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)?

Lateral epicondylitis can usually be treated non operatively. This involves many modalities, such as:

For re-calcitrant cases lasting longer than 6-12 months, surgery may be indicated. Surgery can either be performed arthroscopically (keyhole) or open but usually involves debriding the pathological tendon insertion. This is a small, day only, procedure which provides good pain relief and return to normal function.

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Medial Epicondylitis Treatments (Golfer’s Elbow)

Care First Orthopaedic - Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

How do you treat medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow)?

Lateral epicondylitis can usually be treated non operatively. This involves many modalities, such as:

For re-calcitrant cases lasting longer than 6-12 months, surgery may be indicated. Surgery usually involves debriding the pathological tendon insertion with associated nerve release. This is a small, day only, procedure which provides good pain relief and return to normal function. 

Lateral Epicondylitis Conditions

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