epicondylitis

Question 1

tendons inserting into medial epicondyle act to

Answer 1

flex wrist

Question 2

tendons inserting into lateral epicondyle act to

Answer 2

extend wrist

Question 3

epicondylitis is due to

Answer 3

repetitive strain

Question 4

lateral epicondylitis aka

Answer 4

tennis elbow

Question 5

lateral epicondylitis - features

Answer 5

pain and tenderness lateral epicondyle ,often radiates down forearm

can lead to weakness in grip strength

Question 6

Mill’s test

Answer 6

elbow extended, forearm supinates and wrist extended

put pressure on lateral epicondyle

if painful –> lateral epicondylitis

Question 7

medial epicondylitis aka

Answer 7

golfer’s elbow

Question 8

medial epicondylitis features

Answer 8

pain medial epicondyle , often radiates down forearm

can lead to weakness in grip strength

Question 9

golfer’s elbow test

Answer 9

elbow extended, arm supinated and wrist extended

put pressure on medial epicondyle

if pain –> medial epicondylitis

Question 10

Mx

Answer 10

self-limiting

rest
NSAIDs
physio
steroid injections

Question 11

pain on resisted extension of wrist points to

Answer 11

lateral epicondylitis

Question 12

pain on resisted flexion of wrist and digits points to

Answer 12

medial epicondylitis