All::Rheumatology::Diseases::Lateral epicondylitis

Intro

What patient groups is Lateral epicondylitis most common?

most common in people aged 45-55 years and typically affects the dominant arm

What is the management of Lateral epicondylitis?

  • advice on avoiding muscle overload
  • simple analgesia
  • steroid injection
  • physiotherapy

What is Lateral epicondylitis also known as?

tennis elbow

How long does Lateral epicondylitis typically last for?

between 6 months and 2 years. Patients tend to have acute pain for 6-12 weeks

What movements worsen the pain in Lateral epicondylitis?

pain worse on wrist extension against resistance with the elbow extended or supination of the forearm with the elbow extended