Tennis elbow

Question 1

Management

Answer 1

Rest from offending activity

RICE and oral NSAIDs if acute

Exercises-strengthening, e.g. dumbbell exercise over table—palm facing down for lateral epicondylitis; palm facing up for medial epicondylitis or towelette wringing exercise

Additional (if refractory):

• steroid/LA injection (max. 2)
• manipulation or
• surgery