Tennis elbow
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Prevention of Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis or, more accurately, lateral elbow tendinopathy, is a condition in which the tendons that attach to the outer part of the elbow become overloaded and undergo structural change. It is often associated with repetitive gripping,…
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What is Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a disorder of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, most often involving the common extensor tendon where it attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players.…
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Symptoms of Tennis elbow
What are the symptoms of Tennis elbow? The condition most often produces pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow, especially when the wrist or hand is used in gripping, lifting, twisting, or repeated extension. That pain is not…
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Causes of Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow develops when the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outer part of the elbow become injured by repeated strain, leading to microscopic tissue damage and a failure of normal repair. Despite its name, it is not caused…
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Diagnosis of Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is usually identified through a combination of symptom review, physical examination, and clinical reasoning. Despite its name, the condition is not limited to tennis players. It is more accurately known as lateral epicondylitis or, more precisely, a tendinopathy of…
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Treatment for Tennis elbow
Treatment of tennis elbow usually combines rest from provoking activity, pain control, exercise-based rehabilitation, and, in selected cases, procedures such as injections or surgery. The condition is not simply an inflammatory problem in the classic sense; it is more accurately understood…
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FAQ about Tennis elbow
This FAQ explains tennis elbow in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatments are used, and what to expect over time. It also answers common questions about prevention, recovery, and…