Tennis Elbow And It’s Symptoms And Treatment
Dr. Dinesh Patel
Tennis elbow or medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a repetitive strain injury that impacts the outside of the elbow, specifically, the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus bone.
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow or medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a repetitive strain injury that impacts the outside of the elbow, specifically, the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus bone. It is characterized by pain and a bony bump on the outside of the elbow, and soreness in the lateral epicondyle.
Tennis elbow, despite its name, is not solely caused by playing tennis. It can be brought on by any repetitive wrist and forearm gripping or twisting activity, like playing golf, using a computer mouse or keyboard, or performing manual labour like carpentry or plumbing. Inflammation and pain are brought on by the microscopic tears that the repetitive action creates in the tendons that join to the lateral epicondyle.
What are the signs and symptoms of Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow’s main symptom is discomfort and soreness on the outside of the elbow, more specifically on the lateral epicondyle. The pain could be subtle or intense and could start off gradually or all at once. Additionally, certain behaviours, including grasping or twisting motions, may cause it to occur or make it worse. Some other symptoms include: