Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Treatment Cost in Germany

The cost of Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) treatment in Germany typically ranges from $2,500 to $22,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is pain on the outside of the elbow caused by strained tendons from repeated gripping or twisting. Most cases get better without surgery. In Germany, the total depends on:

• Self-care: rest, painkillers and exercises.
• Physiotherapy: if there is no improvement after six weeks.
• Injections or other treatments: in some cases.
• Surgery: a tendon release if symptoms last 6 to 12 months.

Most people need only self-care and physiotherapy, which cost far less than this range.

The NHS says tennis elbow is caused by repeated gripping or twisting movements and is most common between the ages of 35 and 54. It usually improves over weeks, but it can last for more than a year.

Self-care includes resting the arm, taking paracetamol, using a hot or cold pack, doing gentle exercises and wearing a strap. A doctor should be seen if the pain has not improved after two weeks.

Physiotherapy may be recommended if there is no improvement after six weeks.

Surgery, such as a lateral epicondyle release, may be considered if symptoms persist after 6 to 12 months of other treatment.

Tennis elbow surgery is usually a day procedure, so international patients mainly need to plan for the operation, a wound check and physiotherapy at home. International patients are usually treated in Germany as self-paying patients: the hospital reviews the medical reports, sends a cost estimate and asks for an advance payment before admission, then settles the final bill after discharge.