If you are suffering from persistent pain on the outside of your elbow, you may have tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis or lateral elbow tendinopathy).
At Southampton Joint Injections, patients from Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, Fareham, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Romsey and across Hampshire and Dorset can access specialist assessment, diagnostic ultrasound scanning, and ultrasound-guided injection treatments for tennis elbow.
Appointments are provided at Physio Soton Clinic in Eastleigh, conveniently located for patients travelling from Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth.
Tennis elbow is a common condition affecting the tendons attached to the outer part of the elbow. These tendons help control wrist and hand movements and can become damaged through repetitive strain or overuse.
Despite the name, most people with tennis elbow have never played tennis.
The condition is commonly seen in:
Without appropriate treatment, symptoms can persist for months and may affect work, sport and everyday activities.
Common symptoms include:
Symptoms often worsen with repetitive activities involving the wrist and forearm.
Many patients are told they have tennis elbow based on symptoms alone. However, elbow pain can arise from several different conditions.
A diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound scan provides a detailed assessment of the tendon and surrounding structures.
Ultrasound can identify:
An ultrasound scan helps confirm the diagnosis and guides the most appropriate treatment plan.
Patients frequently travel from:
to undergo specialist musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment at our Eastleigh clinic.
Unlike X-rays, ultrasound provides a real-time assessment of tendon health and does not involve radiation exposure.
For patients whose symptoms have not improved with physiotherapy, exercise programmes or activity modification, injection therapy may be considered.
Treatment recommendations are based on:
Not every patient requires an injection, but for selected patients injection therapy can form part of an effective treatment strategy.
All injections are performed using ultrasound guidance where appropriate.
Benefits include:
Ultrasound guidance helps ensure treatment is delivered to the intended target tissue.
Corticosteroid injections may be considered in selected cases where pain is significantly affecting function and quality of life.
Potential benefits include:
Steroid injections are not suitable for every patient and treatment decisions are made following clinical assessment and imaging.
Patients choose Southampton Joint Injections because of:
Assessment and treatment focused on joint, tendon and soft tissue conditions.
Many patients appreciate receiving a diagnosis and scan during the same consultation.
Real-time imaging improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
Not every patient requires an injection. Treatment recommendations are tailored to the individual.
Physio Soton Clinic in Eastleigh offers excellent access from:
with nearby parking and transport links.
The best treatment depends on the severity and duration of symptoms. Many patients improve with physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation, while others may benefit from injection therapy following ultrasound assessment.
Yes. Ultrasound can identify tendon degeneration, tendon tears and other abnormalities commonly associated with tennis elbow.
In many cases, yes. Ultrasound helps confirm the diagnosis and ensures treatment is directed to the correct area.
Ultrasound guidance allows direct visualisation of the tendon and needle during treatment, improving procedural accuracy.
The most suitable injection depends on the individual patient, tendon appearance on ultrasound, symptom duration and previous treatments. Options may include corticosteroid injections, PRP and other regenerative treatments.
Yes. Many cases improve over time. However, symptoms may persist for months or even years in some individuals.
PRP may be beneficial for selected patients with chronic tendon degeneration. Suitability is determined during consultation and ultrasound assessment.
Recovery can range from several weeks to over a year depending on the severity of the condition and the treatment approach used.
In many cases, yes. Following assessment and imaging, treatment options can be discussed and, where appropriate, treatment may be performed during the same appointment.
No. Patients can self-refer directly for assessment, ultrasound imaging and injection treatment.
If you have persistent elbow pain and are looking for expert assessment, ultrasound diagnosis, or ultrasound-guided tennis elbow injection treatment, appointments are available at Physio Soton Clinic, Eastleigh.
We regularly see patients from Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, Waterlooville, Havant, Winchester, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and throughout Hampshire and Dorset.
Contact Southampton Joint Injections today to arrange your consultation and ultrasound assessment.
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