lateral epicondylitis Flashcards

1
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also known as

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tennis elbow

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definition

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repetitive strain injury in tennis players and others who regularly perform resisted extension at the wrist, can also be degenerative

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what does the pathology show

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micro-tears in the common extensor origin

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presentation

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  • pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle

- pain on resisted middle finger and wrist extension

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management

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  • rest
  • NSAIDS
  • physiotherapy
  • steroid injections
  • use of brace called an elbow clasp
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