Tennis Elbow Treatment

What is tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) occurs when the tendons that connect the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow stretch too far or tear. The root cause of the condition is overuse of the elbow joint from repetitive movements, such as those involved in tennis, racquetball, and similar sports.

You may also be susceptible to overuse injuries in the elbow if you perform repetitive tasks at work or in hobbies that extend or twist the hand and wrist.

Restoration Orthopedics offers the latest tennis elbow treatments for adults who are limited by persistent elbow pain or experience poor range of motion in the elbow joint.

Dr. Regala focuses on the least invasive treatments to ease pain, inflammation, and other symptoms of tennis elbow. He can also use the latest surgical techniques to repair torn tendons and restore elbow joint function.

When would I need tennis elbow treatment?

In the early stages, symptoms of tennis elbow are typically manageable with rest and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. You can meet with Dr. Regala to discuss additional treatments if you experience:

• Severe elbow pain
• Persistent joint swelling
• Loss of grip strength
• Poor range of motion in the elbow
• Sleep disturbances because of elbow pain

Dr. Regala completes a physical exam to check for redness, swelling, and joint deformities in the elbow. He might also request X-rays or other imaging tests to get a closer look at your inner joint structures.

How is tennis elbow treated?

Restoration Orthopedics offers custom treatment plans for tennis elbow. Nonsurgical therapies include:

• Physical therapy
• Prescription medications
• Corticosteroid injections
• Extracorporeal shockwave therapy

If damage to your elbow joint is severe and doesn’t respond to nonsurgical therapies, Dr. Regala may recommend surgery.

He offers minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery to repair torn tendons through very small incisions. Dr. Regala may also use open surgery techniques to repair or remove damaged structures in the elbow joint.

Comprehensive after-care services are available to monitor your recovery from surgery. Dr. Regala can refer you to a physical therapist to restore full function in your elbow joint. 

Call Restoration Orthopedics to learn more about the available tennis elbow treatments or book a consultation online today.