Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: an up-to-date review of management

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is an overuse tendinopathy of the common extensor origin of the elbow in patients involved in repetitive movement of the wrist and forearm. Lateral epicondylitis is a self-limiting condition, with operative management only recommended in severe, rec...

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Published in:European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology 2023-02, Vol.33 (2), p.201-206
Main Authors: Ahmed, Abdulaziz F., Rayyan, Rama, Zikria, Bashir A., Salameh, Motasem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Anti-inflammatory agents
Blood platelets
Clinical trials
Elbow
Elbow Joint - surgery
General Review
Humans
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Orthopedics
Pain
Pathophysiology
Physical therapy
Plasma
Steroids
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
Systematic review
Tennis
Tennis Elbow - surgery
Traumatic Surgery
Upper Extremity
Wrist Joint
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Summary:Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is an overuse tendinopathy of the common extensor origin of the elbow in patients involved in repetitive movement of the wrist and forearm. Lateral epicondylitis is a self-limiting condition, with operative management only recommended in severe, recalcitrant cases. This article reviews the recent updates on operative and non-operative management of lateral epicondylitis.
ISSN:1432-1068
1633-8065
1432-1068
DOI:10.1007/s00590-021-03181-z