lateral epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
also known as
A
tennis elbow
2
Q
definition
A
repetitive strain injury in tennis players and others who regularly perform resisted extension at the wrist, can also be degenerative
3
Q
what does the pathology show
A
micro-tears in the common extensor origin
4
Q
presentation
A
- pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle
- pain on resisted middle finger and wrist extension
5
Q
management
A
- rest
- NSAIDS
- physiotherapy
- steroid injections
- use of brace called an elbow clasp
