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Lateral elbow pain often mimics tennis elbow but can stem from various causes. This case highlights radial nerve compression as a less common, yet important, differential diagnosis for chronic lateral elbow pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Lateral elbow pain is a common symptom with multiple potential causes.
  • It is frequently misdiagnosed as epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
  • Chronic cases may involve instability, nerve compression, or joint issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of considering differential diagnoses for lateral elbow pain.
  • To highlight radial nerve compression as a less frequent cause.
  • To present a case illustrating these diagnostic challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of differential diagnoses for lateral elbow pain.
  • Case presentation focusing on a patient with chronic lateral elbow pain.
  • Diagnostic workup including clinical examination and potentially imaging.

Main Results:

  • Lateral elbow pain is not always tennis elbow (epicondylitis).
  • Instability is a common cause in chronic lateral elbow pain.
  • Radial nerve compression, plica syndrome, osteochondritis dissecans, and radiocapitellar arthrosis are key differential diagnoses.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of lateral elbow pain requires considering a broad range of differential diagnoses.
  • Radial nerve compression should be considered in chronic lateral elbow pain presentations.
  • Avoiding premature diagnosis of tennis elbow is crucial for effective patient management.