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Does tennis elbow require surgery?
I am a 15 year old male. I want to know if tennis elbow requires surgery?
9 Answers
Usually tennis elbow is treated without surgery. You should see an occupational therapist who will give you exercises
Usually "no," and in a 15-year-old never. Typically, 15-year-olds do not get tennis elbow. Look for another cause of pain.
No. Unless the muscle is completely torn off the bone, which is very rare. Usually a combination of physical therapy, bracing, changes in grip depending on the initial cause, as well as sometimes injections.
Not necessarily.
Not usually. Tennis elbow gently will improve with the proper conservative measures. If you have it a long period of time sometimes an MRI is necessary to evaluate for a tear in the extensor muscles that attached at the lateral elbow.
You need to communicate with a sports medicine physician or orthopedic surgeon.
Marshall Z. Schwartz, MD
No, never. Bracing is helpful. physical therapy is very helpful. Try wrapping tape around tennis racket handle if from tennis. If that fails, injections with regenerative medicine (PRP, stem cell).
No
If treated properly, over 80% of the time tennis elbow gets better without surgery but in stubborn cases, it can take 6-8 months. Proper treatment includes rest, physical therapy, possibly a one time injection of cortisone or PRP (platelet rich plasma). A forearm band is also helpful to take pressure off of the area. Good luck!