Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer's Elbow · Atlanta, GA
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are often confused because they feel similar and share a cause — repetitive strain. Here's how Atlanta specialists tell them apart, and why it matters for treatment.
Patient Experience
Before committing to any tendon procedure, it helps to hear from a patient who has already had one. This video offers that.
TenJet Patient Testimonial
Video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc., the maker of TenJet®. Individual results vary; this patient's experience is not a guarantee of outcome. Talk with a specialist about whether the procedure is appropriate for you.
Comparing Your Options
Both are tendon degeneration conditions treated similarly, but accurate diagnosis of which side is affected shapes the treatment plan.
The Procedure
Because both conditions involve degenerated tendon tissue, the same in-office option applies to both. TenJet, from HydroCision, Inc., can treat either the medial or lateral elbow tendon depending on your diagnosis.
See The Procedure
Official demonstration video from HydroCision, the maker of TenJet, plus a look at how tendinitis differs from the deeper tissue degeneration TenJet is designed to treat.
TenJet Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) Procedure
Diagrams and video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc.
Common Questions
Early inflammatory cases often settle with rest and therapy. Once the tendon has become chronically degenerated, which typically takes months, spontaneous resolution becomes much less likely.
Most patients referred for tenotomy have already tried activity modification, anti-inflammatories, a strap or brace, physical therapy and often one or more steroid injections.
Long enough to cover the procedure, with discomfort commonly reported as it wears off afterwards. Your physician will advise on managing that first evening.
Ultrasound assessment is central to this procedure — it both confirms the diagnosis and guides the needle during treatment, so imaging is part of the process rather than optional.
This information is general and is not medical advice. Whether any procedure is appropriate for you can only be determined by a physician who has examined you and reviewed your imaging.