Tennis and Golfer's Elbow Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

Q

What is golfers and tennis

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Golfers - medial epicondylitis

Tennis - lateral epicondylitis

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AETIOLOGY

Most common cause

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Repetative motion of elbow and forearm over prolonged periods of times

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AETIOLOGY

Risk factors

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Age
Past history
Repetative activities
Poor mechanics during activities
Smoking

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Elbow pain during or after flexion/extension
Exacerbation of pain with repetative movement
Decreased grip strength
Tenderness over affected tendons

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