Reduce Pain and Improve Elbow Health Without Surgery

Living with elbow pain from conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, tendon injuries, or osteoarthritis can make everyday activities—like lifting, gripping, or even reaching—uncomfortable and challenging. Whether it’s from overuse or an injury, elbow pain and weakness can disrupt your daily life. Surgery is sometimes suggested as the only option, but there are less invasive treatments that target the root causes of elbow pain without the risks of surgery.

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Why Choose Regenexx?

The Regenexx approach uses your body’s natural healing abilities to help treat elbow damage.

  • Reduce pain and improve function without surgery.
  • Limit the need for prescription medications, frequent office visits, or invasive surgical techniques.
  • Minimize downtime from work and activities.
  • Concentrations of your own cells are customized for your specific type of elbow condition or injury.
  • Procedures are performed by board-certified physicians.

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Conventional Treatments May Offer Temporary Relief, Not a Long-Term Solution

For elbow issues such as tendon injuries and osteoarthritis, common treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections may offer temporary relief by reducing pain and inflammation. Unfortunately, these treatments often don’t fully address the root causes of the pain and may not address the underlying tendon or ligament damage, meaning pain and limited function may persist or worsen over time.

When these conservative or common treatments no longer offer enough relief, surgery—like Tommy John surgery for ligament repair—is frequently recommended. However, elbow surgery comes with challenges, including a lengthy recovery period, limited elbow mobility , and potential complications like infection or stiffness. While surgery can reduce pain, it may not fully restore strength and function, and some patients may require further treatment or additional surgery.

Fortunately, there are alternative treatments that reduce the need for surgery.

Elbow Procedure Outcomes

Our patient registry contains real-world data that helps us monitor results and continuously improve patient care. Review our outcomes database to see how many procedures we’re currently tracking and what patients are reporting about their results.

 

Industry-Leading Musculoskeletal Specialists – Focused on Results

Regenexx patients benefit from the expertise of a board-certified physician who handles both their evaluation and their Regenexx procedure. Patients receive a treatment plan customized to their specific condition or injury needs. Regenexx non-surgical procedures are informed by research, utilize leading biotechnology, and are supported by over 19 years of patient results. These injection-based procedures require less downtime compared to surgery. Regenexx patients return to normal daily activities as tolerated. Most resume light activities and work after 5 to 7 days and return to sports at 6 to 8 weeks.

Doctors

Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a highly skilled Pain Management Specialist with extensive experience in Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Fellowship-trained, she emphasizes regenerative techniques and adopts a non-operative approach to pain management. Dr. Etelzon specializes in addressing a wide range of conditions, including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, and musculoskeletal injuries related to overuse, sports, and arthritis. She employs advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided methods to ensure precise and effective treatments.

Dr. Etelzon is dedicated to breaking the cycle of pain by developing practical and personalized treatment plans in collaboration with her patients. Her approach begins with alleviating pain, followed by rehabilitation designed to prevent recurrence. The ultimate goal is to create an individualized strategy tailored to each patient’s needs, fostering long-term success and satisfaction.

With expertise in innovative, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Etelzon focuses on treatments that promote the body’s natural ability to heal and repair. Her methods have been met with high success rates, as evidenced by the positive feedback from her patients.

Dr. Etelzon is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Spine Intervention Society (SIS), North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). She has contributed to numerous articles on pain management, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Etelzon remains involved in research and enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and students.

Areas treated: Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Hand & Wrist, Foot & Ankle, Elbow, Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*

Clinic Locations

Pain Doctors Medical - Brooklyn

35 West End Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Phone: 718-682-3686

Hours:

  • Sat-Sun: Closed
  • Mon-Fri: 9AM–5PM

Pain Doctors Medical - Clifton

1111 Paulison Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011

Phone: 973-954-4055

Hours:

  • Sat-Sun: Closed
  • Mon-Fri: 9AM–5PM
  • Wrist
  • Hand
  • Elbow
  • Shoulder
  • Neck
  • Middle Back
  • Low Back
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Ankle
  • Foot

Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions

Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.

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Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions

Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.

Select a body area in the adjacent image to see their common conditions.