“How long does tennis elbow take to heal?”

Tennis elbow is a tendon damage problem and can vary from minor damage to a full tear. Most cases are mild to modest damage.The damage includes compromised blood supply (heart attack of tendon).Treatment includes rehab exercise, illuminate overuse, counterforce bracing, pain control(meds-sometimes cortisone injection),surgery on rare occasions. Even with the a good program the average case can linger for months.
Reference: the book ”Arm Care”

Robert P. Nirschl, M.D.,M.S.

Tennis elbow (technically called lateral elbow epicondylitis) is an inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of your elbow. Several tendons that are responsible for extending your wrist and fingers come together to attach at this point. It is a very common condition, which can take several weeks to resolve. Recommended treatments are a forearm band placed about an inch from the elbow crease, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or Aleve, and activity modifications to avoid activities that involve extending the wrist and fingers (especially with weight).

Hope this helps.

Dr. Faulkner

Usually with proper treatment it will take about 6-8 weeks to get better

It depends on the extent of injury- sometimes requires surgery- most times not. Recovery may be prolonged - Needs to be evaluated by an MD if it persists.