Lateral Epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
who does lat epicondylitis affect?
A
45-55y
dominant arm
2
Q
features of lat epicondylitis?
A
pain and tenderness localised to lat epicondyle
pain worse on WRIST EXTENSION against resistance w elbow extended
pain worse on SUPINATION w elbow extended
3
Q
how long do lat epicondylitis episodes last?
A
6 mo - 2y
acute pain for 6-12 wks
4
Q
mx for lat epicondylitis?
A
advice on avoiding muscle overload
simple analgesia
steroid injection
physiotherapy
