epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the medial epicondyle?
A
Medial epicondyle houses tendons of muscles that act to flex the wrist
2
Q
what is the function of the lateral epicondyle?
A
Lateral epicondyle houses tendons which act to extend the wrist
3
Q
what is another name for lateral epicondylitis?
A
tenis elbow
4
Q
what is another name for medial epicondylitis?
A
golfers elbow
5
Q
how is epicondylitis diagnosed?
A
clinical diagnosis
6
Q
what is the management?
A
In most patients, epicondylitis is self-limiting and resolves with time. However, symptoms can take several years to resolve.
Management options for epicondylitis include:
Rest Adapting activities Analgesia (e.g., NSAIDs) Physiotherapy Orthotics, such as elbow braces or straps Steroid injections Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
