Thursday, March 17, 2016

When Is It Time To Consider Surgery For Your Tennis Elbow?

Tennis Elbow Surgery: When Is It Time?

If you have a stubborn, chronic case of Golfer's or Tennis Elbow, when is it 'time' to start thinking about surgery? – If you're like most people, you regard surgery as a last resort – A serious decision not to be rushed into or taken lightly.
Here's the full article on surgery and Tennis Elbow
So how do you know when it's time – that you've completely exhausted your more conservative options? Here are some important things to think about before you decide...

Here Are Five Key Things To Consider, In Summary:

  1. Are you a "good candidate" for Tennis Elbow surgery? – (Is your case of Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow severe enough to warrant surgery?)

  2. It's a big investment with no guarantee – (The success rate for Tennis Elbow surgery is fairly high - but it doesn't always succeed)

  3. There's a long recovery time – (You'll be facing a significant post-surgical recovery period and months of rehab time)

  4. The surgical placebo effect – (Are you aware that even surgery has a well-documented, often significant placebo effect!?)

  5. Are you SURE you need it? – (Are you sure it's the last resort - you've tried everything and you really need Tennis Elbow surgery?)
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