On Tennis Elbow
Q.	How do I know if I suffer from Tennis Elbow?
A.	The condition, lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that affects the lateral, or outer, portion of the elbow, as opposed to the inner portion often found with Golfers Elbow, when it is overstressed or repetitively overused. A small percentage of cases are a result of severe injury such as a fall or direct hit to the area. The area around the tendons of the affected elbow becomes inflamed and causes mild to severe discomfort with activity and nagging pain at rest. If untreated, the weakening tendons can tear and cause scar tissue to develop - resulting in extreme pain with any arm movement.
Q.	Will Tennis Elbow heal with a period of inactivity?
A.	Depending on the severity of the condition, Tennis Elbow can be very difficult to treat because our arms are always in use - in ways people may not even realize. Unlike an injured foot kept completely inactive with the use of crutches, the arm is used constantly. While refraining from a repetitive activity thought to have caused the condition may help in some cases, others are more serious and require a more aggressive approach before serious damage occurs. If the problem persists, despite a reduction in activity, a doctor should examine the area for further determination.
Q.	What types of treatment are available for Tennis Elbow?
A.	There are a number of treatment options, depending on the severity of the problem. Conservative methods are generally used first and include; anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone shots, rest, therapeutic exercises, or electrical stimulation. Now also available as a treatment option for Tennis Elbow is the OssaTron Treatment, which emits a high-energy shockwave to the inflamed area to stimulate tissue regeneration and rapid healing. If the damage is too severe to be repaired with the shockwave treatment, then surgery is considered.
On the OssaTron Treatment
Q.	When should I consider the OssaTron Treatment?
A.	The OssaTron Treatment is appropriate for those patients who; have suffered from chronic Tennis Elbow for six months or more, have failed to respond to three or more conservative treatments, are faced with surgery to relieve the pain and repair the tendon. Once fully assessed by the physician, it can be determined if the non-invasive high-energy shockwave treatment is an effective alternative to surgery for a particular patient.
Q.	What is the difference between OssaTron and other shockwave treatments I hear about?
A.	The OssaTron is the only FDA-approved shockwave procedure available today for the treatment of Tennis Elbow. It utilizes a high-energy shockwave similar to that used for years to treat kidney stones. Other procedures used to treat Tennis Elbow produce a low-energy shockwave. In contrast, the OssaTron treatment is an outpatient procedure that takes less than 20 minutes to perform - often times producing immediate relief. The high-energy shockwave technology used by the OssaTron has proven effective on 90 percent of the patients undergoing treatment, with 64 percent of them reporting a good to excellent result.

Is The OssaTron Treatment Right for You?
The OssaTron Treatment provides a non invasive option for those suffering from chronic Tennis Elbow, who:
•	Have suffered from the condition for more than six months
•	Have failed to respond to three or more conservative treatments recommended by a physician
•	Have never undergone surgery for the condition
•	Are concerned about the risks, possible complications and lengthy recover time associated with surgery
OssaTron Treatments are not recommended for:
•	Anyone who is taking medications for bleeding problems or has a history of bleeding or blood clotting problems
•	Children
•	Pregnant women