# Elbow Tenotomy

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/elbow-tenotomy/
- Published: 2019-02-05T21:58:42-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Elbow Tenotomy

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### 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 use their elbow with minimal to restrictions after a complete 
recovery is made.