The claim of elbow pain treatment tips lacks a certain scientific basis. The causes of elbow pain include trauma, humeral epicondylitis, traumatic arthritis, etc. General treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy and surgical treatment should be chosen for different causes.
For traumatic injuries such as fractures, according to the specific situation, the displaced fracture end should be fixed by manipulation or surgical internal fixation. If the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be taken orally as prescribed by the doctor.
For epicondylitis of the humerus, tennis elbow brace can be worn to disperse the pressure on the elbow, which is conducive to the relief of pain; oral aspirin, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or local injection of corticosteroids such as prednisolone can be prescribed for closure treatment; local hot compresses, grilling and other physiotherapy can also be carried out; if the conservative treatment is ineffective, surgery may be considered for the extensor tendon stop point release therapy.
For traumatic arthritis caused by, can follow the doctor’s instructions oral acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, oral glucosamine, chondroitin and other drugs to promote the repair and reconstruction of the cartilage matrix, improve joint activity, relieve pain; such as conservative treatment is ineffective, according to the situation, the choice of arthroscopic surgery and other surgical methods for treatment.
There are many other causes of elbow pain, such as cervical spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It is recommended that people with elbow pain consult a doctor in a timely manner, complete the relevant examinations, clarify the cause of the disease, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor, so as to avoid delaying the condition.