Treatment and minimally invasive surgery for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).
About 30 min
3cm
Local
Moderate
Discharged after 5 days
After stitch removal
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is pain related to the tendon attached to the outer side of the elbow. Tendons connect muscles to bone.
The pain occurs when straightening the fingers or lifting the wrist strains the tendonsthat run to the elbow.
Elbow pain that worsens when gripping or lifting heavy objects
Pain that gradually develops from the outer part of the elbow
In severe cases, pain with any activity that uses the elbow
Pain that persists even at rest
X-ray, CT, MRI and blood tests are used to check for tumors or inflammation and to assess the severity of the condition.
The damaged area of the tendon is identified and the frayed part of the tendon is trimmed.
Inflamed tissue is removed using radiofrequency.
