Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Tennis elbow is a common condition in middle-aged men and women. Despite its name, most cases are not the result of tennis, but of other activities and work. There are many treatment options to include stretching, medications, injections and even surgical debridement.

RELATED STUDIES

TENNIS ELBOW IS COMMON CONDITION IN ATHLETIC PATIENTS

This review paper details the high prevalence of this condition and the risk factors for its development. It also reviews the treatment options and anticipated outcomes.

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EPICONDYLITIS IS COMMON CONDITION

This epidemiologic study of lateral and epicondylitis in military population showed that females were at higher risk for lateral but not medial epicondylitis. Age greater than 40 was a significant risk factor for both conditions.

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ARTHROSCOPIC RELEASE EFFECTIVE FOR LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS

One of the early reports on arthroscopic treatment of tennis elbow showed excellent results at 2 year follow up in 16 patients. Concurrent elbow joint pathology was noted in 19% of patients.

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