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Suggest Treatment For Tennis Elbow

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015

Question: Was diagnosed with tennis elbow- had x-ray and a cortisone shot. Pain is still persistent after 6 months . Is there any manual tests I can do that would tell me I have a tear in elbow? Pain especially when eating with fork/using mouse computer or lifting anything. Cant get into see my doctor for a week. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI elbow will help you to see tear.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
MRI elbow will help you to see details of injury.
Nuclear scan may show hot spot.
If no relief with local injection then surgical excision of inflammed flexor tendon will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (17 hours later)

Thank You, I understand an MRI is necessary but wont see doctor for at least 10 days.Can I do any manual tests myself(stretches etc.) that would indicate a tear.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
On lifting chair with forearm in pronation and wrist dorsiflexion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

I have read your query,

On lifting chair with forearm in pronation and wrist dorsiflexion.If you have increased pain in elbow than injury can be suspected.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar