Investigation of lateral epicondylitis in neurosurgeons

Lateral epicondylitis.

Treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

Lateral epicondylitis associated with cumulative trauma as seen in the clinical setting has usually involved long-term care with fair results. This paper describes the structured treatment program for lateral epicondylitis developed at the Michigan Hand Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Michigan. Results of the program, as reflected in five cases, have been a decrease in treatment time and a hig...

Treatment of lateral epicondylitis.

Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse syndrome of the extensor tendons of the forearm. It is sometimes called tennis elbow, although it can occur with many activities. The condition affects men and women equally and is more common in persons 40 years or older. Despite the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis and the numerous treatment strategies available, relatively few high-quality clinica...

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com MOJ Orthop Rheumatol 2015, 3(2): 00090 superior to [the writer’s] non operative treatment methods” and this debate has continued to persist as more recent non operative and operative treatment options have emerged. Despite the lack of consensus with regards to an optimal treatment algorithm, our understanding of lateral elbow tendinosis has continue...

Radiographic calcifications in lateral epicondylitis

SUBMISSION – NEHS 2014 Radiographic calcifications in lateral epicondylitis Shillito M, Martin N, Soong M BACKGROUND Prior literature suggests that radiographs are unnecessary for the initial evaluation of lateral epicondylitis, as treatment decisions are rarely altered as a result. The most commonly noted radiographic finding is calcification at the lateral epicondyle, found in up to 22% of ca...