Tennis elbow is a condition that is caused by overuse of the muscles in your forearm located near the elbow joint. While this pain may originate on the outside of the elbow, it can progress down the forearm and cause pain when you lift or bend your arm, grip objects, or move your arm in a twisting motion.
At Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, our highly-trained, certified specialists can provide the relief you deserve from tennis elbow injuries. An orthopedist will work with you to determine the severity of your condition. Tennis elbow can be treated with nonsurgical options such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, or steroid injections. If your injury does not improve however from this treatment, surgery to replace the damaged tendon may be recommended. Our team will work with you to discover a treatment plan that is best suited to your needs.
If you are struggling with a tennis elbow injury, do not allow your condition to worsen. Schedule your first consultation with the team at Barrington Orthopedic Specialists today. If you’re in an emergency situation, visit the Immediate Care Clinic at our Schaumburg, IL location.
Approximately 80% to 95% of patients have success with nonsurgical treatment.
If your symptoms do not respond after 6 to 12 months of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend surgery.
Most surgical procedures for tennis elbow involve removing diseased tendon and reattaching healthy tendon back to bone.
The right surgical approach for you will depend on a range of factors. These include the scope of your injury, your general health, and your personal needs. Talk with your doctor about the options. Discuss the results your doctor has had, and any risks associated with each procedure.
Open surgery. The most common approach to tennis elbow repair is open surgery. This involves making an incision over the elbow.
Open surgery is usually performed as an outpatient surgery. It rarely requires an overnight stay at the hospital.
Arthroscopic surgery. Tennis elbow can also be repaired using tiny instruments and small incisions. Like open surgery, this is a same-day or outpatient procedure.
If your symptoms do not respond after 6 to 12 months of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend surgery.
Most surgical procedures for tennis elbow involve removing diseased tendon and reattaching healthy tendon back to bone.
The right surgical approach for you will depend on a range of factors. These include:
Talk with your doctor about the options. Discuss the results your doctor has had, and any risks associated with each procedure.