"¡La Clínica de Dolor de Piernas es increíble! Salí con menos dolor del que tenía al entrar. El Dr. Anwar es asombroso y ¡me encanta su trato humano! No quería otra cirugía de reemplazo de rodilla y ¡ahora no tengo que hacérmela!"
Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow
Image-guided embolization reduces elbow tendon inflammation and pain. No surgery, same-day recovery.
Tratable sin cirugía
Entender su condición
Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow explained
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are the same problem on opposite sides of the joint. Tennis elbow causes pain on the outer side of the elbow, and golfer's elbow on the inner side, where overused tendons become chronically inflamed. As the inflammation persists, new blood vessels grow into the tendon and sustain the pain, even after rest and therapy. Dr. Anwer, a Stanford Fellowship trained interventional radiologist, uses embolization to reduce this abnormal blood flow and relieve the pain without surgery, as an outpatient with no general anesthesia and same-day recovery.
La mayoría de los pacientes regresan a sus actividades normales en un plazo de 24 a 48 horas, con resultados completos en 4 a 8 semanas.
El enfoque del Dr. Anwer
Dr. Anwer performs elbow embolization using X-ray guidance. A thin catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the wrist and guided to the small vessels feeding the inflamed tendon on the inner or outer elbow. Tiny particles reduce the abnormal blood flow driving the pain. Approximately 45 minutes, no general anesthesia.
Tratable sin cirugía
Datos clave
Elbow embolization is performed as an outpatient procedure in about 45 minutes
Performed under X-ray guidance through a pinhole in the wrist
No se requiere anestesia general ni hospitalización
Treats both tennis elbow (outer) and golfer's elbow (inner)
La mayoría de los pacientes se van a casa el mismo día después del procedimiento.
El alivio del dolor generalmente comienza entre dos y cuatro semanas después.
Cubierto por la mayoría de los principales planes de seguro cuando es médicamente necesario
Panorama del tratamiento
¿Es este el tratamiento adecuado para usted?
Every patient is different. These four areas will help you understand whether Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow treatment at LPVI is the right fit.
¿Quién califica?
¿Soy un buen candidato?
Embolization is best suited to patients with tennis elbow or golfer's elbow that has lasted for months and not responded to conservative treatment. That usually means rest, bracing, physical therapy, or injections that helped for a while but stopped working. Good candidates are people whose elbow pain is limiting grip, lifting, work, or sport, and who want to avoid surgery. Many rely on their arms for their profession and want to avoid surgical downtime. Dr. Anwer reviews your case personally and will tell you honestly if he does not believe you are a good fit.
Síntomas comunes
Síntomas que tratamos
The symptoms we treat fall into two related patterns. Tennis elbow causes pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow that worsens with gripping, lifting, or straightening the wrist. Golfer's elbow causes similar pain on the inner side of the elbow, often with weakness in the grip. In both, the pain can radiate down the forearm and flare with everyday tasks like carrying bags or shaking hands. Many patients have had the pain for months. You do not need every symptom on this list. If elbow pain has not responded to conservative care, it is worth a conversation.
Qué esperar
El procedimiento
Elbow embolization is performed as an outpatient procedure under X-ray guidance. Dr. Anwer inserts a thin catheter through a pinhole in the wrist and navigates it to the small arteries feeding the inflamed tendon on the inner or outer elbow. Microscopic particles are then injected to reduce blood flow to those vessels. There is no surgical incision, no general anesthesia, and no hospital admission. The procedure typically takes about 45 minutes, and you go home the same day.
Después del tratamiento
Recuperación y resultados
Most patients return to light activity the same day or the day after the procedure. Mild soreness at the wrist entry site is normal for a day or two. Pain relief is gradual rather than immediate: most patients begin noticing improvement within two to four weeks as inflammation decreases, with results continuing over the following weeks. Recovery varies with how long the inflammation has been present. Dr. Anwer follows up personally after the procedure.
¿Le suenan familiares?
Síntomas comunes
No necesita todos. Incluso dos o tres valen la pena discutir con el Dr. Anwer en su primera consulta.
Pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow (tennis elbow)
Pain on the inner side of the elbow (golfer's elbow)
Pain that worsens with gripping, lifting, or straightening the wrist
Weakness in the grip or difficulty holding objects
Pain that radiates down the forearm
Elbow pain that has not responded to bracing, therapy, or injections
Nuestro enfoque
How Dr. Anwer treats tennis elbow & golfer's elbow
Dr. Anwer performs elbow embolization using X-ray guidance. A thin catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the wrist and guided to the small vessels feeding the inflamed tendon on the inner or outer elbow. Tiny particles reduce the abnormal blood flow driving the pain. Approximately 45 minutes, no general anesthesia.
Consultation with Dr. Anwer, examination and diagnosis
Plan de tratamiento de embolización personalizado, fecha del procedimiento confirmada
Outpatient elbow embolization, about 45 minutes, same-day discharge
Seguimiento con Dr. Anwer; se revisará el avance en las próximas semanas
¿Por qué elegir este enfoque?
Tratamiento mínimamente invasivo vs. convencional
Enfoque convencional
Conventional treatment for tennis and golfer's elbow usually begins with rest, bracing, and physical therapy, then progresses to cortisone injections and, in stubborn cases, surgery. These treatments can help, but injections often provide only temporary relief and repeated use carries risks for the tendon, while surgery involves a meaningful recovery period that keeps you away from work and activity.
- Cirugía mayor o procedimiento invasivo
- Se requiere anestesia general
- Estancia hospitalaria de 1 a 5 días
- Recuperación de 4 a 12 semanas
El enfoque del Dr. Anwer en LPVI
Dr. Anwer takes a different approach. Rather than repeatedly managing symptoms or operating, embolization targets the abnormal blood vessels that sustain the inflammation driving your pain, whether it sits on the inner or outer side of the elbow. It is performed through a pinhole under X-ray guidance, with no general anesthesia and same-day recovery. For patients who need their arms for work or sport, avoiding surgical downtime is a meaningful difference.
- Ambulatorio, sin hospitalización
- Sedación ligera o anestesia local
- Incisión de ojo de alfiler, sin puntos
- Recuperación el mismo día o al día siguiente
Elbow pain is easy to dismiss until it stops you gripping a coffee cup or doing your job. Many of these patients have braced, rested, and had injection after injection with no lasting result. When someone tells me they can pick up their tools again, or play a round without their elbow flaring, that is the part of this work I value most.
Historias de pacientes
Lo que dicen nuestros pacientes
5.0
Basado en las reseñas de Google
"El Dr. Bilal es un médico muy profesional e increíble. El dolor en mi rodilla izquierda bajó de 9 a 3. El personal de recepción, las enfermeras y el personal del quirófano fueron todos asombrosos y muy profesionales."
"Traje a mi suegra para que la ayudaran con sus rodillas. Literalmente no podía caminar. Después del procedimiento, caminó hasta el carro con mínimas molestias. Cada día está mejorando más y más. Califico todo el lugar como 10 de 10."
"Doctor fantástico, muy minucioso, explicó todo. ¡El personal es excepcional! Los conocí por Facebook y después de investigar más, vi que también pueden tratar el dolor de hombro. Me siento genial después de mi procedimiento."
"El Doctor Anwer y su personal son totalmente geniales, son muy amables y respetuosos. El Dr. Anwer hace un trabajo increíble. Los quiero a todos."
"¡Excelente personal y doctor! ¡Excelente atención y cuidado! Recomendaría esta clínica a cualquiera que busque un equipo médico atento y profesional."
"Mi esposo tiene una opinión muy alta del doctor. Toda la experiencia de principio a fin fue profesional y compasiva."
"¡Sabrena Cummings: "Médico fantástico, muy minucioso, explicó todo. ¡El personal es sobresaliente!"
"¡La Clínica de Dolor de Piernas es increíble! Salí con menos dolor del que tenía al entrar. El Dr. Anwar es asombroso y ¡me encanta su trato humano! No quería otra cirugía de reemplazo de rodilla y ¡ahora no tengo que hacérmela!"
"El Dr. Bilal es un médico muy profesional e increíble. El dolor en mi rodilla izquierda bajó de 9 a 3. El personal de recepción, las enfermeras y el personal del quirófano fueron todos asombrosos y muy profesionales."
"Traje a mi suegra para que la ayudaran con sus rodillas. Literalmente no podía caminar. Después del procedimiento, caminó hasta el carro con mínimas molestias. Cada día está mejorando más y más. Califico todo el lugar como 10 de 10."
"Doctor fantástico, muy minucioso, explicó todo. ¡El personal es excepcional! Los conocí por Facebook y después de investigar más, vi que también pueden tratar el dolor de hombro. Me siento genial después de mi procedimiento."
"El Doctor Anwer y su personal son totalmente geniales, son muy amables y respetuosos. El Dr. Anwer hace un trabajo increíble. Los quiero a todos."
"¡Excelente personal y doctor! ¡Excelente atención y cuidado! Recomendaría esta clínica a cualquiera que busque un equipo médico atento y profesional."
"Mi esposo tiene una opinión muy alta del doctor. Toda la experiencia de principio a fin fue profesional y compasiva."
"¡Sabrena Cummings: "Médico fantástico, muy minucioso, explicó todo. ¡El personal es sobresaliente!"
Preguntas Frecuentes
Common questions about Tennis Elbow & Golfer's Elbow
Elbow embolization is covered by most major insurance plans in Houston when tennis elbow or golfer's elbow has been confirmed and conservative treatments have not provided lasting relief. Our team at LPVI will verify your specific coverage and confirm prior authorization requirements before your consultation. Call us at 713-242-1139 and we will check your benefits and answer any questions about elbow pain treatment costs in Houston.
Recovery at LPVI is quick. Most patients go home the same day and return to light daily activity within 24 to 48 hours. Some mild soreness at the wrist entry site is possible for a day or two. Elbow pain improves progressively over two to four weeks as the treated vessels close and inflammation in the tendon settles, with results continuing over the following weeks.
They are the same type of condition on opposite sides of the joint. Tennis elbow affects the tendons on the outer side of the elbow, while golfer's elbow affects the inner side. Both are caused by chronic overuse and inflammation, and both are treated with the same embolization approach, which reduces the abnormal blood flow feeding the inflamed tendon. Dr. Anwer will examine you to confirm which side is affected and whether embolization is appropriate.
No referral is required to book a consultation at LPVI. You can call 713-242-1139 or request a callback and our team will schedule you directly. If you have recent elbow imaging, bring it or have it sent to us, as Dr. Anwer reviews every patient's case personally before recommending treatment. Same-week appointments are often available at both our Cy-Fair and Gulf Freeway locations.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with light sedation, so you remain comfortable throughout. There is no surgical incision, only a pinhole at the wrist where the catheter is inserted. Most patients describe mild pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Afterward, some soreness at the entry site is normal for a day or two and is usually managed with over-the-counter medication.
Results are gradual rather than immediate. Most patients begin noticing improvement in elbow pain and grip within two to four weeks as inflammation decreases, with continued progress over the following weeks. Some patients respond faster and others more gradually, depending on how long the tendon has been inflamed. Dr. Anwer follows up personally to track your progress.
Cobertura
Aceptamos la mayoría de los principales planes de seguro
Dr. Bilal Anwer treats tennis elbow and golfer's elbow at two Houston-area locations: 11240 FM 1960 Rd W Suite 406, Houston TX 77065 in Cy-Fair, and 12825 Gulf Freeway, Houston TX 77034 near Webster and Clear Lake. Patients travel from Cypress, Jersey Village, Katy, Pearland, Friendswood, and across Greater Houston for minimally invasive elbow pain treatment. Most major insurance accepted including Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. No referral required. Same-day appointments available. Call 713-242-1139.
Dé el siguiente paso
Ready to treat your elbow pain without surgery?
Speak with Dr. Anwer about your tennis elbow & golfer's elbow. Same-day appointments available. Most insurance accepted.
Esta información no es un diagnóstico médico. Una consulta con el Dr. Anwer confirmará sus opciones de tratamiento. Los resultados individuales pueden variar.