Elbow Tenotomy
Elbow Tenotomy Overview
Elbow tenotomy treats severe tennis and golfer’s elbow that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates’ (CONA) upper extremity specialist perform endoscopic and traditional elbow tenotomy procedures.
How is elbow tenotomy performed?
Elbow tenotomy is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. After the patient is comfortably positioned and completely asleep, a CONA upper extremity specialist removes the unhealthy and inflamed tendon part and attaches the healthy part to the elbow bone.
What does elbow tenotomy treat?
Elbow tenotomy treats severe tennis and golfer’s elbow. Symptoms that dramatically improve after the procedure include:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
Patients are able