Elbow Injuries

The elbow is where the multiple bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons of the arm meet. Athletes who play sports with frequent throwing or swinging motions are at great risk for sustaining overuse injuries in the elbow as a result of repeated flexing, extending, and force.

Skeletal view of the arm showing pain in the elbow.

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Surgery for Tennis Elbow

The vast majority (95%) of tennis elbow cases heal without surgery. For the other 5% of cases, surgical treatment options include open surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the elbow joint.

Man hitting a tennis ball on his forehand side.

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Tennis Elbow Causes and Risk Factors

Tennis elbow isn't just for tennis players. Athletes who make repetitive throwing motions during play, or anyone who makes repetitive arm motions at work, is at risk of developing tennis elbow.

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Tennis Elbow Diagnosis

Myriad imaging tests can help diagnose tennis elbow in an athlete exhibiting symptoms. Possible tests may include X-rays, MRI, EMG, and Power Doppler ultrasound, depending on the location and severity of symptoms.

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Tennis Elbow Symptoms

A painful, burning sensation in the outer elbow that worsens over time is just one of the many symptoms of tennis elbow.

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Tennis Elbow Treatment

Treatment recommendations vary greatly among physicians. Athletes may consider seeking second opinions and/or a treatment protocol from physical therapists or athletic trainers.

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Tennis Elbow: All About Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is caused by overuse of the tendons that connect the muscles controlling the wrist and fingers to a bony protrusion on the outside of the elbow.