lateral epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is lateral epicondylitis?
A
also known as tennis elbow
tender over lateral epicondyle + lateral elbow pain on resisted wrist extension
2
Q
how long does lateral epicondylitis usually last for?
A
6m-2yrs
acute pain for 6-12 weeks
3
Q
what are features of lateral epicondylitis?
A
pain and tenderness localised to the lateral epicondyle
pain worse on resisted wrist extension with the elbow extended or supination of the forearm with the elbow extended
