TENNIS/GOLFERS ELBOW SURGERY
Post Operative Instructions & Expectations
Arm and Hand Sensation: Your arm and hand will be immobile and numb for approximately 8-12 hours until the anesthesia block wears off.
Dressing Care: Keep it clean and dry. Do not remove.
Ice Application: Ice your elbow at least 3 times daily for 20 minutes each session.
Finger Movement: Although your fingers might feel stiff, it's important to move them regularly to promote healing.
Pain Management: It's natural to experience pain post-operation. Administer your medications as needed.
Follow-up: Ensure your follow-up appointment is scheduled within 24 to 72 hours post-operation.
Tennis And Golfers Elbow
Understanding Tennis / Golfer's Elbow
It involves inflammation of the tendons in your elbow.
Symptoms include pain in the forearm and either the outside or inside of the elbow, often triggered by lifting.
Simple tasks, like picking up a glass of water or retrieving something from the refrigerator, might become painful.
Simple tasks, like picking up a glass of water or retrieving something from the refrigerator, might become painful.
This condition can impact daily activities, including face washing and teeth brushing.
Treatment Options
Rest, ice application, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Corticosteroid injections.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections.
Surgery, considered when conservative treatments don't provide relief.