Elbow pathology

Question 1

Common name for lateral epicondylitis

Answer 1

Tennis elbow

Question 2

Pathology of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 2

Overuse injury to the common extensor tendon

Question 3

Symptoms of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 3

Pain over lateral elbow (worse on gripping), Decreased grip strength

Question 4

Signs of lateral epicondylitis

Answer 4

Tenderness over lateral elbow, Pain on resisted wrist extension

Question 5

Investigations for lateral epicondylitis

Answer 5

MRI

Question 6

Management for lateral epicondylitis

Answer 6

Conservative: Brace, Ice, Physiotherapy
Medical: NSAIDs, Steroid injections
Surgical: Extensor tendon release/debridement

Question 7

Common name for medial epicondylitis

Answer 7

Golfer’s elbow

Question 8

Pathology of medial epicondylitis

Answer 8

Overuse injury of the flexor/pronator tendons

Question 9

Symptoms of medial epicondylitis

Answer 9

Pain over medial elbow (Worse on flexion/pronation)

Question 10

Signs of medial epicondylitis

Answer 10

Tenderness over the medial epicondyle, Pain on resisted wrist flexion

Question 11

Investigations for medial epicondylitis

Answer 11

MRI

Question 12

Management of medial epicondylitis

Answer 12

Conservative: Rest, Ice, Physiotherapy, Brace
Medical: NSAIDs, Steroid injections
Surgical: Flexor tendon debridement/reattachment

Question 13

Symptoms of elbow osteoarthritis

Answer 13

Pain (progressive), Stiffness on extension, Locking

Question 14

Signs of elbow osteoarthritis

Answer 14

Decreased range of movement

Question 15

Investigations for elbow osteoarthritis

Answer 15

X-ray, CT

Question 16

Management of elbow osteoarthritis

Answer 16

Conservative: Splint
Medical: NSAIDs, Steroid injections
Surgical: Arthroscopic debridement, Arthroplasty