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Elbow Pain Treatment

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Dr. Nitin N Sunku
Sep 8, 2024

This article is for general education and does not replace an in-person assessment, examination, or imaging. Everyone's injury pattern, medical history, and goals differ; use what you read here to prepare better questions for your doctor.

Dr. Nitin N Sunku is a consultant orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon. He sees patients at Raghava Multispeciality Hospital, Attibele, on Sarjapura–Attibele Road, and at Health Nest Hospital, HSR Layout, Bengaluru. If pain is rapidly worsening, you cannot bear weight, you develop numbness or weakness in a limb, or you have fever after an injury, seek urgent medical care. For non-emergency evaluation and individualised treatment options, book through the contact page.

Topics across this blog include knee ligament and meniscus problems, shoulder pain and instability, hip and knee arthritis, fracture recovery principles, spine symptoms when urgent causes have been excluded, running and tendon overuse issues, and what to expect from arthroscopy or joint replacement discussions. If you are comparing sources online, cross-check dates and always confirm advice with an in-person clinician.

Elbow pain when lifting, gripping, or typing? It might be **Tennis Elbow**.

Dr. Nitin N Sunku

Elbow pain when lifting, gripping, or typing? It might be Tennis Elbow.

Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a common condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles — not just in tennis players, but also in gym-goers, office workers, and manual laborers.

Symptoms

Symptoms often include:

  • Pain on the outer part of the elbow
  • Weakness in the grip
  • Discomfort during daily tasks

Progression and Treatment

Without proper care, the condition can worsen and limit hand and arm function.

Treatment options range from:
  • Physiotherapy
  • Braces
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Minor procedures (in severe cases)

As an orthopedic doctor and sports medicine specialist in HSR Layout, I provide personalised treatment plans for long-term relief and recovery.

Dr. Nitin N Sunku — Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist, Bengaluru

About the Author

Dr. Nitin N Sunku

MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Dr. Nitin N Sunku is a Consultant Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon with over 10 years of focused practice in Bengaluru. He serves as the Team Doctor for Bengaluru FC and consults at Raghava Multispeciality Hospital (Attibele) and Health Nest Hospital (HSR Layout). His clinical interests include arthroscopy, ligament & meniscus care, regenerative orthopedic medicine, ultrasound-guided injections, and joint replacement.

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