Surgery for tennis elbow may involve:
Surgery may be done using arthroscopy, traditional open surgery, or a combination of the two techniques. It depends on the type of problem and the method the doctor prefers to use.
Surgery can be done with general or regional anesthetic. It may require an overnight stay in the hospital.
You and your doctor may consider surgery if:
Various surgical procedures are used to treat tennis elbow. Some surgical research exists. But there are no published, controlled trials that either strongly support or discourage the use of any one procedure or prove that surgery is better than other treatment.
Most people are able to return to their previous activities after tennis elbow surgery. Be sure to change any previous technique, equipment, or activity that has been linked to the elbow pain.
Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for surgery.
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