Effectiveness of corticosteroids in the treatment of lateral epicondylosis.

Persistent pain at the common wrist-extensor origin, often diagnosed as tendinopathy, lateral epicondylosis, or “tennis elbow,” is a frequent complaint in sports rehabilitation. The pain and dysfunction can lead to activity limitation in sports, recreation, and daily activities. The primary short-term goal in treating common wristextensor pain is immediate pain relief, with the long-term goals of both sustained relief and a full return to functional and participation status. A conventional approach to treating wrist-extensor pain includes corticosteroid injections. However, the treatment’s long-term efficacy has been questioned.