In this episode of The OrthoZone Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Shearin, one of Tri-County Orthopedics’ leading hand and upper-extremity specialists. In this episode, Dr. Shearin dives deep into all things tennis elbow. He talks everything from anatomy and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, surgical considerations, and more.

Whether you're dealing with tennis elbow yourself, treating patients, or just curious about this common condition, this conversation is packed with valuable insights from an expert in the field.

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Links:

More information on Tennis Elbow: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis/

Tri County Orthopedics Website: https://www.tri-countyortho.com

Dr. Shearin Bio: https://www.tri-countyortho.com/doctors/claudia-l-ginsberg-md

Time Stamps:

[:33] Introduction & what is lateral epicondylitis?

[2:20 ] Why is it called Tennis Elbow? What causes it at the microscopic level?

[3:54 ] Signs & symptoms 

[5:15 ] Diagnosing tennis elbow

[6:22 ] Ruling out other diagnoses  

[7:34 ] Conservative treatment options  

[10:42 ] Injections 

[12:26 ] How successful are the conservative treatment options?

[14:27 ] Surgical discussion & recovery 

[17:24 ] New research or technology 

[20:34 ] Mistakes people make when trying to treat tennis elbow, most common question Dr. Shearin gets 

[22:03 ] Advice for those who play racket sports