At Georgetown University Hospital, we treat tendinitis with a unique combination of experience and innovation. Our orthopedic surgeons are all fellowship trained in hand surgery and care exclusively for hand and upper extremity problems. We perform about 1,000 surgeries each year using the most advanced treatment methods and technology. We serve as the area’s referral center for the most difficult cases.
Every patient we see receives a thorough and precise diagnosis. We think creatively about how to resolve your tendinitis, no matter how complex your condition. We will work together with you to develop a treatment plan that will effectively treat your tendinitis, but that will also meet the demands of your daily life. While you recover, we help you find a balance between being able to move your hand and fingers, while also keeping them steady to allow your injury to heal.
The orthopedic surgeons at Georgetown are experienced in the most advanced and innovative surgical procedures for the treatment of tendinitis and tennis elbow. A common procedure is arthroscopic surgery.
Arthroscopy: In this procedure, your orthopedic surgeons will insert an arthroscope, or special thin tube, into your affected tendons. The arthroscope uses a small camera and lights to beam images of the affected area onto a screen for your surgeons to see. The surgeons will then insert specialized instruments to repair any damage. Georgetown offers the most advanced arthroscopic surgical technology in the region.
Open Surgery: In this procedure, your orthopedic surgeons will make an incision and take out your affected tendon. The tendons that remain will heal back down to the bone.