Thank you for your videos. I am 29 and I find the surgery intimidating😅. Your video has helped me understand what to expect and how this could impact my work life
I had this surgery 3 weeks ago. I decided after 2 years of cortisone shots didn’t work. Was sent home with a sling and a wrist brace. Was able to get rid of the sling after two weeks as well as the stitches. Still have the wrist brace on for 2 more weeks and then therapy will start. I can straighten my arm 90 percent without pain, but cannot bend my arm beyond 90°without pain as of now. I’m hopeful that after therapy I will be back to normal.
Can you give us an update on how your elbow is feeling now? And how long before you were able to say do a push up? Wondering how long it will take me to get back to tennis.
Ηey man,i'm really glad you posted videos like these. I'm 23 years old and used to be a very active athlete and musician,but the last 1-1.5 years both my arms have medial and lateral epicondylitis,De Quarvain's tendonitis and wrist pain as well. Basically my whole arms are problematic. Physical therapy,supplements,excercises etc have worked to a degree,but i'm very far from ok. How well are you now after the surgery?Do you still do the activities you love without pain?(not overdoing it,but at least having a decent everyday life). I would really appreciate an update. I hope you have recovered well.
You sound like me kind of. I have had both tennis elbow and golfers elbow in both arms and its misery. You are quite young to be dealing with that so bad though. Be very very careful with what careers you choose.
@@mikeekim1101 Yeah it definitely is. I have to make a contract with the devil every day,exchanging pain for daily lifestyle and it's rediculous. I could be pain free all day if i did no activities whatsoever,but i don't consider that a choice. I rested both my arms for 6 months straight and it didn't work well.
@@anosful how are you right now brother? Read your comment above and felt very bad for you. Especially the sentence about making a contract with the devil everyday. Can relate to that, to some degree. How are you doing now?
@@claudioc3517 Wow,it's been a long time since i made that comment. I am much better now,not perfect but definitely more than 50-60% improvement since i made that comment. I still haven't managed to reach a level of high activity,but what seems to have worked best for me was a long term medium activity plan,combined with a few physical therapy sessions,supplementation,strengthening excersises and good sleep/rest. The only way to recover from something that troublesome is to commit to long term changes,like having to grow your body back. First of all,you have to understand at what stage your tendonitis is. If you press on your muscles and tendons and they hurt and you feel like you are pushing something squishy and swollen,then it's probably quite bad since that means there is a lot of inflamation present. Your first step is to completely,or at least minimize as much as possible ALL repetitive movements. Chondroitin and glucosamine supplements and vitamin C helps the collagen proliferation process. When your tendons feel less painful and more like stiff on the touch and you hear crunchy sounds when you grind them,then that means you are ready to reform that collagen. That is when a good physical therapist comes in play. I was fortunate enough to find a professional that had great experience and knew how much internal scar tissue there was in my hands and was able to precisely guide me through the rehabilitation process. When your hands and arms start feeling smooth and relaxed and the collagen feels tight but still flexible,ONLY THEN it means you are able to start doing more repetitive movements without worrying too much for reinjury. Also,it is important to never stop the strengthening excersises,as without them it is just a matter of time before the small repetitive injuries accumulate again. The last part is what is tricky for me even today,as i'm still getting inflamation and pain some days,but at least it subsises in 1-2 days thanks to the good blood flow and the strong muscles i managed to build over that time.
Eating a lot of protein is also essential,since vitamin c and the rest of the supplements can't work without the main "building blocks" in our body. I can't stress enough how important it is to get all the help you can get while solving this problem. The whole issue starts from bad nutrient flow due to too much scarring and inflamation,so that means you have to resolve that AND make the new collagen strong. If you only focus on 1 or 2 out of all those things,then the relief you get will most likely be temporary and you will have relapses very often,which used to be my case.
Thanks for the video. I had the surgery one month ago and still tender in the elbow and pinkie has a burning sensation. The doctor told me there is a 75% success rate. How was your recovery and was the surgery successful for you. I start pt in about 2 weeks.
I didnt have issues with my pinky. The ulnar nerve is near, could be scar tissue causing that. My elbow was sore once in a while when I started regular activities. Overall Im satisfied with the results.
Left elbow fracture medial epicondyle medial collateral ligament when playing wrestling fracture so pls tell operation necessary or not 3 years old fracture waiting for your reply sir..
I’m scheduled for surgery 3-13-19 in two weeks. Are you happy with the surgery. I’m a little apprehensive about the surgery but I’ve had everything done from Advil to acupuncture. If anyone has any help for me please reach out and give me some scoop. I’ve had two PRP injections which didn’t help. Not much info on line and the info that is online is confusing. Nothing like hearing from an actual patient.
Mox x Me to Mox. I’m at 9 weeks and feel better. I’ll be ready to golf again in a few weeks. I’m thinking 10 to 12 weeks should go it. Thanks for the videos.
I had surgery on October 26 and have 2 more time of Therapy but I’m having tingling in my Little finger. I’m a little nervous now because I didn’t have that before my surgery. Did you have any of this after your surgery?
Hi.....I did have some tingling in my ring finger and little finger after surgery. I was told that was normal since the surgeon was working near the ulnar nerve.
Well no more splint and still having tingling and sharp pains in my elbow. Doctor saying I need a nerve test done. This is not normal and possible surgery to relieve the pressure on nerve. I’m waiting for the phone call so I can get it done. Praying it will go away. This really sucks if I have to have surgery again. 😭
I had a nerve induction test also. They can sting at times. I had 2 surgeries to relieve pressure on my ulnar nerve, and carpel tunnel. I made videos for those surgeries also.
I've been dealing with golfer's elbow for 3 years now. What made you decide to have the surgery? I've done therapy, the forearm braces, rest, cortizone shots, PRP, anti-inflammatory pills, Omega-3. I'm still in a lot of pain doing simple tasks like wiping the counter or sweeping the floor.
To all of you with this condition. I had surgery in March 13 and was back golfing in 12 weeks with just a little soreness. I’ve had the whole nine yards. Kenelog Shots, two sets of PRP injections, therapy, acupuncture etc etc. Get the surgery if you want to be pain free.
Hey CBC, how is your condition doing now? I’ve got golfer’s elbow too, and my life feels so shitty. I want a light at the end of the tunnel. If anyone could respond to this, I’d appreciate it...
@@moxiex2300 hi I'm sorry to hear that some of us are going through the same thing as you trying to figure out if an operation is beneficial or not I have just been quoted £5,000 for an operation we would appreciate it if you would make another video explaining what you think as it's been a long time was it worth it in the end I really don't know what to do
@@moxiex2300 thank you for the reply well my surgeon has said this operation could benefit me. But obviously considering you haven't made a video yet I'm wondering if you're getting better or not so I might just try PRP first how are you feeling
@@500res Dont have there same pain prior to surgery....Still have some post-op. pain. Told by therapist to fight through it and continue to rehab....I have my good days and bad days...
Good video , I’m on week 7. Did about same as u but did therapy after 3 weeks. Back to work but can’t really use arm. My only problem is hand is a little numb and feels a little swollen Wondering why that is. Might b from nerve block. Thanks for sharing
I just got by surgery bandages off this week. How long does it take until you can completely straighten your arm out? and has the surgery completely helped with the issue you were having (for those that have had plenty of recovery time)?
It took me around 2 months to completely straighten my arm out. I would say I feel 90 percent healed as you always deal with scar tissue. I still do stretches and strength training. It helps. I am glad I had the surgery
Would you say your elbow is completely better now? (and at what point did it feel normal/able to to every day activities?) Would appreciate a response, might be getting this surgery
Thank you for your videos. I am 29 and I find the surgery intimidating😅. Your video has helped me understand what to expect and how this could impact my work life
Thanks for the update . Have been considering this surgery for a while now . Keep EM coming !
I had this surgery 3 weeks ago. I decided after 2 years of cortisone shots didn’t work. Was sent home with a sling and a wrist brace. Was able to get rid of the sling after two weeks as well as the stitches. Still have the wrist brace on for 2 more weeks and then therapy will start. I can straighten my arm 90 percent without pain, but cannot bend my arm beyond 90°without pain as of now. I’m hopeful that after therapy I will be back to normal.
Hope your rehabbing goes well!
Thanks for letting me know what to expect when I go to physical therapy
Your Welcome....hope recovery is going well
How do you feel now? How strong did your arm ultimately get post surgery vs uninjured ?
I got back to 100% of my strength.
Can you give us an update on how your elbow is feeling now? And how long before you were able to say do a push up? Wondering how long it will take me to get back to tennis.
Took me about 6 months till I felt at full Strength. I didnt want to Push things. And like the DR told me: Everyone heals at a different pace.
Ηey man,i'm really glad you posted videos like these. I'm 23 years old and used to be a very active athlete and musician,but the last 1-1.5 years both my arms have medial and lateral epicondylitis,De Quarvain's tendonitis and wrist pain as well. Basically my whole arms are problematic. Physical therapy,supplements,excercises etc have worked to a degree,but i'm very far from ok. How well are you now after the surgery?Do you still do the activities you love without pain?(not overdoing it,but at least having a decent everyday life). I would really appreciate an update. I hope you have recovered well.
You sound like me kind of. I have had both tennis elbow and golfers elbow in both arms and its misery. You are quite young to be dealing with that so bad though. Be very very careful with what careers you choose.
@@mikeekim1101 Yeah it definitely is. I have to make a contract with the devil every day,exchanging pain for daily lifestyle and it's rediculous. I could be pain free all day if i did no activities whatsoever,but i don't consider that a choice. I rested both my arms for 6 months straight and it didn't work well.
@@anosful how are you right now brother? Read your comment above and felt very bad for you. Especially the sentence about making a contract with the devil everyday. Can relate to that, to some degree. How are you doing now?
@@claudioc3517 Wow,it's been a long time since i made that comment. I am much better now,not perfect but definitely more than 50-60% improvement since i made that comment. I still haven't managed to reach a level of high activity,but what seems to have worked best for me was a long term medium activity plan,combined with a few physical therapy sessions,supplementation,strengthening excersises and good sleep/rest. The only way to recover from something that troublesome is to commit to long term changes,like having to grow your body back. First of all,you have to understand at what stage your tendonitis is. If you press on your muscles and tendons and they hurt and you feel like you are pushing something squishy and swollen,then it's probably quite bad since that means there is a lot of inflamation present. Your first step is to completely,or at least minimize as much as possible ALL repetitive movements. Chondroitin and glucosamine supplements and vitamin C helps the collagen proliferation process. When your tendons feel less painful and more like stiff on the touch and you hear crunchy sounds when you grind them,then that means you are ready to reform that collagen. That is when a good physical therapist comes in play. I was fortunate enough to find a professional that had great experience and knew how much internal scar tissue there was in my hands and was able to precisely guide me through the rehabilitation process. When your hands and arms start feeling smooth and relaxed and the collagen feels tight but still flexible,ONLY THEN it means you are able to start doing more repetitive movements without worrying too much for reinjury. Also,it is important to never stop the strengthening excersises,as without them it is just a matter of time before the small repetitive injuries accumulate again. The last part is what is tricky for me even today,as i'm still getting inflamation and pain some days,but at least it subsises in 1-2 days thanks to the good blood flow and the strong muscles i managed to build over that time.
Eating a lot of protein is also essential,since vitamin c and the rest of the supplements can't work without the main "building blocks" in our body. I can't stress enough how important it is to get all the help you can get while solving this problem. The whole issue starts from bad nutrient flow due to too much scarring and inflamation,so that means you have to resolve that AND make the new collagen strong. If you only focus on 1 or 2 out of all those things,then the relief you get will most likely be temporary and you will have relapses very often,which used to be my case.
just had this same surgery 1 wk ago.. thanks for this video !
Thanks for watching...Hope recovery goes well
Thanks for the video. I had the surgery one month ago and still tender in the elbow and pinkie has a burning sensation. The doctor told me there is a 75% success rate. How was your recovery and was the surgery successful for you. I start pt in about 2 weeks.
I didnt have issues with my pinky. The ulnar nerve is near, could be scar tissue causing that. My elbow was sore once in a while when I started regular activities. Overall Im satisfied with the results.
Recovery went good. Make sure you follow you DR. and PT instructions.
Left elbow fracture medial epicondyle medial collateral ligament when playing wrestling fracture so pls tell operation necessary or not 3 years old fracture waiting for your reply sir..
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Consult a DR.
I’m scheduled for surgery 3-13-19 in two weeks. Are you happy with the surgery. I’m a little apprehensive about the surgery but I’ve had everything done from Advil to acupuncture. If anyone has any help for me please reach out and give me some scoop. I’ve had two PRP injections which didn’t help. Not much info on line and the info that is online is confusing. Nothing like hearing from an actual patient.
My elbow feels better. With scar tissue still have some pain, but nothing like I had prior to surgery.
Mox x Me to Mox. I’m at 9 weeks and feel better. I’ll be ready to golf again in a few weeks. I’m thinking 10 to 12 weeks should go it. Thanks for the videos.
I had surgery on October 26 and have 2 more time of Therapy but I’m having tingling in my Little finger. I’m a little nervous now because I didn’t have that before my surgery. Did you have any of this after your surgery?
Hi.....I did have some tingling in my ring finger and little finger after surgery. I was told that was normal since the surgeon was working near the ulnar nerve.
Question, are you now able to sleep without the pain waking you up. Are you happy you did it?
Sleeping ok, Dont have that throbbing pain I had prior to surgery.
Well no more splint and still having tingling and sharp pains in my elbow. Doctor saying I need a nerve test done. This is not normal and possible surgery to relieve the pressure on nerve. I’m waiting for the phone call so I can get it done. Praying it will go away. This really sucks if I have to have surgery again. 😭
I had a nerve induction test also. They can sting at times. I had 2 surgeries to relieve pressure on my ulnar nerve, and carpel tunnel. I made videos for those surgeries also.
@@moxiex2300 oh ok I’m praying that’s not the case but it wasn’t there before my surgery . Thanks I will watch them
@@moxiex2300 where did they do the surgery again in the same spot. Did it help after surgery?
I've been dealing with golfer's elbow for 3 years now. What made you decide to have the surgery? I've done therapy, the forearm braces, rest, cortizone shots, PRP, anti-inflammatory pills, Omega-3. I'm still in a lot of pain doing simple tasks like wiping the counter or sweeping the floor.
Shots did not work...Tired of the pain
To all of you with this condition. I had surgery in March 13 and was back golfing in 12 weeks with just a little soreness. I’ve had the whole nine yards. Kenelog Shots, two sets of PRP injections, therapy, acupuncture etc etc. Get the surgery if you want to be pain free.
Mox x I’m back golfing in 12 weeks Mox. Too bad yours didn’t work but thanks for your video.
Hey CBC, how is your condition doing now? I’ve got golfer’s elbow too, and my life feels so shitty. I want a light at the end of the tunnel. If anyone could respond to this, I’d appreciate it...
update?
Still have a little discomfort, I just have to work trough it
Hi! Any updates? Was the surgery a success in the end?
I still have some pain, have been told to keep rehabbing
@@moxiex2300 hi I'm sorry to hear that some of us are going through the same thing as you trying to figure out if an operation is beneficial or not I have just been quoted £5,000 for an operation we would appreciate it if you would make another video explaining what you think as it's been a long time was it worth it in the end I really don't know what to do
You and your surgeon should discuss what actions you should take for your issue,,,No two problems are the same.
@@moxiex2300 thank you for the reply well my surgeon has said this operation could benefit me. But obviously considering you haven't made a video yet I'm wondering if you're getting better or not so I might just try PRP first how are you feeling
@@500res Dont have there same pain prior to surgery....Still have some post-op. pain. Told by therapist to fight through it and continue to rehab....I have my good days and bad days...
Good video , I’m on week 7. Did about same as u but did therapy after 3 weeks. Back to work but can’t really use arm. My only problem is hand is a little numb and feels a little swollen Wondering why that is. Might b from nerve block. Thanks for sharing
I would check with your surgeon about the numbness. Good luck with your recovery.
Did your numbness get better
@@sandridgebeagleclub yea im good
I just got by surgery bandages off this week. How long does it take until you can completely straighten your arm out? and has the surgery completely helped with the issue you were having (for those that have had plenty of recovery time)?
It took me around 2 months to completely straighten my arm out. I would say I feel 90 percent healed as you always deal with scar tissue. I still do stretches and strength training. It helps. I am glad I had the surgery
Would you say your elbow is completely better now? (and at what point did it feel normal/able to to every day activities?) Would appreciate a response, might be getting this surgery
Still have some post op pain...I am continuing to rehab
had the same surgery about 5 weeks ago. Elbow feels good but my whole shoulder is strained and painful. Did you get that?
Had no shoulder pain
Oh ok but mine is 6 weeks already
What did your surgeon say about the tingling?
@@moxiex2300 I I am still in physical therapy I go back December 4 I guess he will let me know then.