When is Surgery an Option & What Surgical Prodcedures Mend Tennis Elbow?
Approximately 85% of individuals with Tennis Elbow will experience pain relief within 12 months after administering a combination of the treatments detailed above. However the type of surgery that is needed will depend on the size, shape and location of the injury. Of course considerable rehabilitation will be required after surgery and this may involve a few of the treatments listed above as well as physical therapy in order to strengthen the injured area. An Elbow Arthroscopy may be performed in order to surgically mend the injury. This procedure involves inserting a fiber optic camera through a small incision on the outside of the elbow. At this point the surgeon can view inside of the elbow joint in order to diagnose the level of damage done to your soft tissues and bones and repair the injury. The surgeon may repair tears or remove damaged tissue. The surgeon may also detach a small piece of the tendon that is attached to the epicondyle bone in order to increase blood flow to the
