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How long does it take to recover from lateral epicondylitis surgery?
You will be able to return to daily activities in about 2 to 6 weeks. You can go back to work in 3 to 12 weeks, depending on your job. You should be able to play sports again in 4 to 6 months.
What is the most effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis?
Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injections, ultrasonography, and iontophoresis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs appear to provide short-term benefits. Use of an inelastic, nonarticular, proximal forearm strap (tennis elbow brace) may improve function during daily activities.
Do you need surgery for lateral epicondylitis?
Surgery is usually done when there are large tears in the tendon from a sudden (acute) injury or if there is other severe damage to the elbow. Your doctor might recommend surgery if: You have elbow pain after more than 6 to 12 months of tendon rest and rehabilitation.
Which surgery is best for tennis elbow?
In arthroscopic surgery, two small cuts are made: one on the medial (inner) side and one on the lateral (outer) side of the elbow. The surgeon uses an arthroscope to clean out all of the torn-off tissue (in essence, cutting off a small portion of the tendon). In general, no bone is removed.
How painful is elbow surgery recovery?
Some discomfort after elbow surgery is to be expected, though the pain is usually dulled for several hours immediately following the surgery. Patients are instructed to take pain relievers as directed in order to control soreness of the arm and elbow.
What should you not do with lateral epicondylitis?
Chin-ups, pushups and bench presses: All of these movements put a strain on your elbow’s flexors, which can lead to further irritation of the lateral tendons of your elbow. Wrist exercises: It’s best to avoid any wrist exercises, especially forearm dumbbell curls or barbell extensions.
Can tennis elbow surgery fail?
The majority of patients suffer no complications following tennis elbow surgery; however, complications can occur following elbow surgery and include: Infection. Radial nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, burning or loss of feeling in the back of the hand and forearm area. Wrist weakness with extension.
How long is physical therapy after elbow surgery?
When a physical therapy program is planned early on, mobility can significantly improve—with use of the new elbow—as soon as 12 weeks after surgery. Although full recovery can take up to a year, the process is generally much more effective when physical therapy is a consistent part of therapy.
What is the success rate of elbow surgery?
Surgery is considered a last resort and only 1 in 10 patients requires surgical intervention. The surgical success rate for relieving tennis elbow pain is 85-95%. The goal of tennis elbow surgery is to remove the diseased tissue around the outer elbow, improve blood supply to the area, and alleviate your symptoms.