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How is a Tennis Elbow Surgery performed? There are many surgical procedures that are been suggested for the treatment of tennis elbow. The similarities between them are removal of damaged tissue... |
How is a Tennis Elbow Surgery performed?
There are many surgical procedures that are been suggested for the treatment of tennis elbow. The similarities between them are removal of damaged tissue and stimulation of the healing response in the affected arm. An incision is made over the outside of the joint. The location of the tendon damage is identified and then this portion is removed. The underlying bone is exposed and blood to this region is stimulated. Some surgeons repair the remaining tendon by using sutures anchored into the bone. The incision is then closed and the patient’s arm is placed in a splint.
Types of Surgery Available
If a patient meets the criteria for tennis elbow surgery the most common type of surgery is of two types of invasive surgery. The first invasive surgery creates a 3-4 cm incision in the arm. The tendon covers are trimmed and the incision closed. The second type of surgery involves cutting open the arm and releasing the tendon from the bone with a scalpel. Both these surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis with the patient going home the same day of the surgery. The treated arm is placed in the sling, although the arm is usually placed in the plaster cast based on how extensive the surgery was assigned. The treated arm should always be kept dry to keep the arm healthy. There are also certain risk factors in the tennis elbow surgery. Infection, bleeding, nerve damage, slight loss of the ability to extend the arm, a scar on the skin surface that may be painful or a persistant weakness in the arm are some of the risk that can occur in the invasive surgery.
Is Tennis Elbow Surgery Advisable
Patients diagnosed with tennis elbow will need a surgical treatment. If the conservative treatment is not effective after a period of 6 to 12 months then a patient may consider opting for a surgery. There are several options for a treatment such as trimming of abnormal tendons to 3-4 cm, releasing tendon form bone and ossatripsy. Before tennis elbow surgery is conducted, most doctors make sure that the patient has undergone at least 6 months of conservative treatment. If tennis elbow surgery is considered due to the natural risks with any invasive surgery, most doctors make sure that the patient has a pain level that prevents normal activity.
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