Elbow
Symptoms of tennis elbow
- Pain in the upper arm, on the outside of the elbow
- Morning stiffness of the elbow with persistent aching
Treatment:
Other than conservative treatment measures like using ice, over-the-counter medications and physiotherapy, other treatment procedures include:
Your doctor may recommend injecting platelet-rich plasma, Botox, or another irritant into the sore tendon (prolotherapy). Dry needling, which involves piercing the injured tendon multiple times with a needle, can also be beneficial.
A doctor inserts a special needle through your skin and into the injured section of the tendon under ultrasound guidance in this treatment. The needle is vibrated so quickly by ultrasonic energy that the injured tissue liquefies and can be suctioned out.
If your symptoms persist after six to twelve months of conservative treatment, you can opt for surgery to remove the damaged tissue. These treatments might be carried out by a single major incision or multiple tiny ones. The importance of rehabilitation activities in the recovery process cannot be overstated.