The Japanese guideline for management of lateral epicondylitis

Arthroscopic Management of Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis (LE) occurs in 1% to 3% of the general population, and most commonly affects the dominant extremity [3] of adults aged 35 to 50 years old [4]. LE reportedly occurs equally in males and females, [3,5] although one study found males are four to five times more likely to develop LE compared to females [6]. The condition is usually self-limited, [7,8] although some articles re...

Management of lateral epicondylitis: current concepts.

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a common cause of elbow pain in the general population. Traditionally, lateral epicondylitis has been attributed to degeneration of the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin, although the underlying collateral ligamentous complex and joint capsule also have been implicated. Nonsurgical treatment, the mainstay of management, involves a myriad of options...

Lateral epicondylitis.

Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as 'tennis elbow', is a very common condition affecting mainly middle-aged patients.The pathogenesis remains unknown but there appears to be a combination of local tendon pathology, alteration in pain perception and motor impairment.The diagnosis is usually clinical but some patients may benefit from additional imaging for a specific differential diagnosis.The ...

Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a common condition that is estimated to affect 1% to 3% of the population. The word epicondylitis suggests inflammation, although histological analysis on the tissue fails to show any inflammatory process. The structure most commonly affected is the origin of the tendon of the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the mechanism of injury is ass...