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¹MinnHealth Family Physicians, White Bear Lake, MN, USA. rober037@umn.edu.

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Summary

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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) causes wrist pain during specific movements. Injections of corticosteroid and local anesthetic may be used for pain relief in active individuals.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Anatomy

Background:

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a prevalent condition affecting active individuals.
It is characterized by pain at the origin of the extensor muscles on the lateral epicondyle.
Wrist supination and dorsiflexion activities exacerbate the pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the condition of lateral epicondylitis.
To outline the typical symptoms and aggravating factors.
To mention common treatment options like corticosteroid injections.

Main Methods:

This abstract does not detail specific methods.
It relies on anatomical and clinical descriptions of lateral epicondylitis.
Information is presented based on established medical knowledge.

Main Results:

The primary symptom is pain during wrist supination or dorsiflexion.
The extensor muscle group, responsible for wrist extension and supination, is affected.
Anatomical structures near the lateral epicondyle include the radial nerve and radial recurrent artery.

Conclusions:

Lateral epicondylitis significantly impacts active individuals.
Pain management often involves interventions such as corticosteroid and local anesthetic injections.
Understanding the anatomy and biomechanics is crucial for managing tennis elbow.