What is a Tennis Elbow
Medically known as lateral epicondylitis, a tennis elbow is an elbow condition that results from overuse of the forearm, wrist, or hand muscles. The overuse injury causes inflammation and microtears of the tendons on the outside of the elbow joint. It can cause localized swelling, warmth, and pain, among other symptoms.
Tennis elbow can be an issue for tennis players, but it also affects people who perform repetitive movements using their arms, elbows, or wrists. Generally, the elbow still maintains its full range of motion as the joint remains unaffected.
Tennis Elbow Treatment
We will first strive to treat your tennis elbow with conservative treatments. This includes limiting activities that affect your arm, splints or braces, medications, pulsed ultrasound, etc. When conservative treatment fails to show successful results, our specialist will recommend surgical treatments.
We generally recommend surgery after 6 to 12 months of persistent symptoms, as it is the last resort. During our tennis elbow surgery in Houston, we remove the dead tissue around your outer elbow in order to improve the blood supply to that area and alleviate the symptoms.
Benefits of Tennis Elbow Surgery
Our surgeon will conduct a thorough evaluation of your elbow and proceed with the suitable surgery for you. Here are some benefits you can expect after your tennis elbow surgery with us in Houston:
- Pain Relief: We will repair the damaged tendons and address the underlying cause of your pain. This way, the surgery provides significant pain relief!
- Better Functionality: Surgery will help you regain strength, flexibility, and functionality of your elbow as well as forearm. You will be able to perform daily activities, participate in sports, and more after the surgery.
- Long-Term Results: Our experienced orthopedic surgeon will perform a thorough surgery that provides long-lasting results. With proper recovery, you can prevent the recurrence of symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tennis elbow?
Also called lateral epicondylitis, it is inflammation and small tears in the tendons on the outer elbow, usually from repetitive arm, wrist, or hand motion.
When is surgery needed for tennis elbow?
Surgery is usually considered only after 6 to 12 months of persistent symptoms that don’t improve with rest, bracing, medication, or therapy.
What does tennis elbow surgery involve?
It generally involves removing damaged tendon tissue to improve blood supply and relieve pain, followed by a rehabilitation program.
Offering Effective Tennis Elbow Surgery in Houston
Michael C. Cusick, M.D. is your trusted provider for treating elbow conditions. You can trust us for tennis elbow surgery in Houston, TX, which aims to restore your elbow’s functionality and reduce the painful symptoms.




