Doctors are able to determine the best elbow pain treatments by first performing a physical examination of the affected area. During this examination, doctors look for signs of swelling, redness, and tenderness. Doctors may also press on different areas of the elbow in order to identify any areas that are particularly painful or inflamed.
After this initial assessment is complete, it’s likely that the doctor will order imaging tests such as an X-ray or MRI scan. These scans provide more detailed information about the structures in and around the elbow joint and can help diagnose common causes of elbow pain such as fractures, arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and ligament sprains.
Depending on the diagnosis, elbow pain treatments Herndon may include rest and activity modification; medications such as anti-inflammatories and corticosteroids; physical therapy exercises; steroid injections; bracing or splinting; surgery; alternative treatments such as acupuncture or chiropractic care; or a combination of these therapies.
Ultimately, each patient’s case is unique and requires an individualized approach so that the most appropriate and effective treatment plan can be established.
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1) MEDICARE, MEDICAID, TRICARE, and other government healthcare program participants and 2) personal injury and worker's compensation claimants.
