Definition and Treatment of Tennis Elbow Posted: 02-18-06 20:46pm
Hello,
I have been diagnosed with Tennis
Elbow. I have been dealing with it for
over a year. I tried aspirin and rest,
which produced no relief. My doctor gave
me a cortisone injection last April
(2005), it made the pain worse for a few
days, then I was pain free for about 5
months. The pain gradually came back and
is getting worse. The cortisone injection
caused a hollowing out of the skin in the
injection area and it seems as though
there is little tissue left between my
skin and the bone itself. I recently went
to an Orthopedist and he gave me a wrist
splint and an arm strap and sent me on my
way. I have had no relief from this and I
am wondering if there is something else
that can be done. I have been trying to
rest my arm, however, I am right handed
and it is my right elbow that is effected.
Even the slightest touch is very painful.
Getting dressed is getting to be a
challenge. The skin is very tender. Any
suggestions for a remedy are welcome.
Thanks for your help.
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the
tendons around or near the elbow. The
elbow itself is not affected...the
inflammation is outside the joint. Tennis
elbow is caused by injury or repetitive
twisting of the forearm or wrist.
Treatment is focused on pain relief and
reducing the inflammation. Treatment
includes: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications (such as ibuprofen, naproxen
or aspirin); Local injection of cortisone
and a local anesthetic into the affected
area; Immobilization of the forearm and
elbow with a splint for 2 to 3 weeks; Heat
therapy; Physical therapy. You’ve tried
the first three methods and you can try
the remaining two.
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