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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Flashcards

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Pathology of tennis elbow

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Micro-tears in the common extensor origin

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Causes of tennis elbow

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Repetitive strain injury

Degenerative enthesopathy

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Clinical features of tennis elbow

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Painful and tender lateral epicondyle and pain on resisted middle finger and wrist extension

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Treatment of tennis elbow

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Self-limiting
Rest
Physiotherapy
NSAIDs
Steroid injections
Brace (aka elbow clasp)
US therapy - efficacy unclear
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