LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is it caused b?
A
unaccustomed activity such as house painting or playing tennis (‘tennis elbow’).
2
Q
what is it typically called
A
tennis elbow
3
Q
epidemiology
A
45-55 years
4
Q
which arm affected
A
dominant
5
Q
where is the pain
A
lateral epicondyle
6
Q
when is the pain worse
A
on wrist extension against resistance with the elbow extended or supination of the forearm with the elbow extended
7
Q
how long do episodes last for?
A
6 months and 2 years
8
Q
how long do patients have acute pain for
A
6-12 weeks
9
Q
Mx
A
advice on avoiding muscle overload
simple analgesia
steroid injection
physiotherapy
