“What kind of surgery is done for tennis elbow?”
I am a 28 year old male and I have tennis elbow. What kind of surgery is done for tennis elbow?
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Usually none in a 28 year old. Tennis elbow surgery involves tendon repair of the muscles at the elbow.
Tennis elbow is usually on the outside of the elbow, specifically the lateral epicondyle, and termed lateral epicondylitis. X-rays and MRI studies are helpful to determine if tears or calcifications exist. Surgery is outpatient, usually under local anesthesia including a small incision and release of the tendons attached to the lateral epicondyle followed by scraping the bone to obtain a bleeding surface, then reattach the tendons. Post-op splint for 2 weeks, then exercises for 6-8 weeks. Surgical good results in 90+%.
Surgery for tennis elbow is usually indicted after 6-12 months of failed conservative treatment including PT and injection. If MRI had demonstrated pure lateral epiconylitis and no other pathology, then surgery can be done. It includes release and debridement of ECRB tendon. I would suggest to see your doctor to get evaluation.
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95% of patients do not need tennis elbow surgery. Surgery is a last resort. Stretching program, ice, NSAIDs, forearm strap, etc.
I rarely recommend surgery for tennis elbow. Over time with rehab and modifications in your day to day activities can heal many. If you have a tear, you can consider PRP or a stem cell therapy.
