Elbow Injuries and Disorders Symptoms and Diagnosis |
Elbow Problems; Tennis Elbow |
Tennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis -- lat. epicondylitis lateralis humeri) is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. Whilst it is called "tennis elbow", it should be noted that it is by no means restricted to tennis players. Anyone who does a lot of work involving lifting at the elbow or repetitive movements at the wrist is susceptible to the complaint. The condition was first described in 1883.[1] ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of tennis elbow may include: Pain that radiates from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist Pain when you touch or bump the outside of your elbow A weak grip A painfu...
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Causes ... Tennis elbow is an overuse injury, involving repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that straighten and raise your hand and wrist. The repeated motions and stress to the tissue may result in infl...
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When to seek medical advice ... If self-care steps such as rest, ice and use of over-the-counter pain relievers don''t result in improvement of your symptoms within a week or so, see your doctor to rule out other complications. Seek...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor may be able to diagnose tennis elbow by examining your elbow and asking you questions about your symptoms. An X-ray can help your doctor rule out other possible causes of elbow pain, such ...
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