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Tennis elbow.

R C Burgess1

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40536.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
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Tennis elbow, often lateral epicondylitis, affects non-players more than athletes. Conservative treatment including rest and anti-inflammatories is most effective for managing this common elbow pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • "Tennis elbow" is a historical term for lateral elbow conditions, with lateral epicondylitis and radial tunnel syndrome being the most common causes.
  • Despite its name, 95% of lateral epicondylitis cases occur in non-tennis players.
  • Key symptoms include pain at the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin and wrist extensor weakness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the common causes and diagnostic differentiators of lateral elbow pain.
  • To outline effective treatment strategies for lateral epicondylitis and related conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of medical literature on "tennis elbow" and lateral elbow conditions.
  • Analysis of presenting symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment outcomes.

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  • Emphasis on differentiating lateral epicondylitis through maximal tenderness location.

    • Main Results:

    • Conservative treatment (rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, activity modification) is the most successful approach.
    • Flexibility and strengthening programs are recommended post-acute phase.
    • Steroid injections and surgery are options for refractory cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Lateral epicondylitis is a prevalent condition often misattributed to tennis.
    • Accurate diagnosis based on tenderness location is crucial for effective management.
    • A stepwise conservative treatment approach yields the best outcomes for most patients.