Elbow Pathology - Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis) + Olecranon Bursitis

Question 1

Tendinopathy of the common ? tendon origin, which is palpated just
? to the ? epicondyle.
It is much ? common than golfers elbow, and peaks in incidence at around ?-60 years.

Answer 1

extensor
distal
lateral
more
40

Question 2

There is a documented association with ?, ? and ? tunnel syndrome, as well as other tendinopathies.
It can be caused by repetitive ?/? movements

Answer 2

smoking
obesity
carpal
gripping/glasping

Question 3

Presx
Pain around the ? epicondyle develops subacutely.
It is typically exacerbated by ? and relieved by ?.
The pain may radiate ? and ? the arm, worse holding heavy bags etc

Answer 3

lateral
movement
rest
up
down

Question 4

Presx
On examination, there is point tenderness ? to the ? epicondyle, and the pain can be reproduced by resisted ? of the wrist.
? range of movement is normal.

Answer 4

distal
lateral
extension
passive

Question 5

Mx
Conservative management as for medial epicondylitis (up to ?).
Surgical intervention with a tennis elbow ? (again excision of the
abnormal tissue from the ?) is required in 5-?%, and has a success rate
of 80%.

Answer 5

XR
release
tendon
10

Question 6

Olecranon Bursitis;
The olecranon bursa becomes ? as a result of ? or ?.
It is not a ? condition, so if ? is present consider differentials such as
gout (often ?), RA or ?.

Answer 6

enlarged
friction
pressure
painful
pain
bilateral
infection