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‘Tennis elbow’ injury on the rise; elbow surgeons advice on how you can avoid this common issue

by Liz Bonis, WKRC | Click here to read the full story.

 

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Cincinnati Open has finished, but a common problem for tennis players isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.

 

The first thing to know about “tennis elbow” is that you don’t have to be a tennis player to get it, but as many as half of them do.

 

OrthoCincy hand, wrist & elbow surgeon Dr. Jonathan Slaughter told Local 12 that he’s seen more of it recently due to the increase in popularity of pickleball.

 

“The tendon kind of breaks down and is unhealthy, and you don’t have those healthy collagen fibrils, and it creates pain, tearing, and other problems,” said Dr. Slaughter. “You’re trying to contract the muscle so it extends your wrist, but you’re getting the force on a back hand that’s extending your muscles while contracting it.”

 

He said that reducing the odds can be as easy as simple stretches, which do make a difference. If this doesn’t work, he also said that some rest time off the court can help. Repairing the area is an option, but he has a word of caution before you head into the operating room.

 

“People with surgery, 70% to 80% get better with it, but there’s still about 20% to 30% that still have discomfort and pain even with the surgery,” said Dr. Slaughter.

 

If you’re noticing this kind of pain, it’s suggested that you get help as soon as possible to help reduce the odds that it will get worse.