An inflammation of the tendons of the extensor muscles in the hand which are attached to the bone near the elbow.
Painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow caused by overuse of lower arm muscles. Treatment is by rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and, if necessary, corticosteroid injections.
An overuse sports injury resulting in inflammation, strain, or minor tears in the tendons of the forearm muscles near the elbow. Tennis elbow is caused by repeated stress on this area of the arm, particularly the stress produced by sudden twisting movements of the forearm during a backhand tennis swing. The condition is also seen in electricians and carpenters. Extensor muscles in the forearm are attached to tendons that connect to the outer bump of the elbow. The usual symptoms are tenderness when pressure is placed on the outer elbow, along with pain felt on the outer, bony bump of the elbow joint. Aching in the muscles at the outer side of the forearm often accompanies the pain in the soft tissues surrounding the elbow joint. Attempting to grasp objects may intensify the pain, and sometimes it becomes difficult to fully straighten the elbow.
A painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow caused by overuse of the forearm muscles Treatment is by rest, massage, and local corticosteroid injection.
The medical name for this condition is epicondylitis. The condition is characterized by pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow and is the result of inflammation in the tendon that attaches the muscles which extend the elbow to the humerus bone. Epicondylitis can be the result of playing a lot of tennis or other racquet sports, gardening, ‘do it yourself’ work, or any activity that constantly pulls the tendon at its point of attachment. Lifting heavy objects aggravates the condition. Treatment is resting the arm, analgesics and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Sometimes ultrasound therapy may promote healing, but persistent severe pain may necessitate the local injection of corticosteroids. Rarely, surgery may be recommended to release the tendon.
A condition marked by pain over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus or the head of the radius. The pain radiates to the outer side of the arm and forearm due to injury or overuse of the extensor carpi radialis brevis or longus muscle, as may occur in playing tennis. The condition is aggravated by resisted wrist extension or forearm supination, or by a stretch force with the wrist flexed, forearm pronated, and elbow extended. Present are weakness of the wrist and difficulty in grasping objects. A reliable diagnostic sign is increased pain when the middle finger or wrist is extended against resistance.
Discomfort and sensitivity experienced on the outer side of the elbow and in the rear of the forearm. This condition, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis, arises from inflammation in the tendon that links the muscles responsible for extending the fingers and wrist to the upper-arm bone, known as the humerus.
Managing tennis elbow involves resting the affected arm, utilizing ice packs, and administering analgesic medications or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Occasionally, ultrasound therapy, corticosteroid injections, or surgical intervention may be necessary.
A commonly used term for various conditions that involve pain on the outer side of the elbow due to vigorous arm use. Tennis, though occasionally the initial cause, is not the primary culprit in most cases. Any occupation that involves a firm grip and rotating movements of the forearm can lead to this discomfort. The pain can result from either stretching of the extensor muscles in the forearm or irritation of the lining within the joint connecting the radius and humerus bones. Each case must be assessed individually, with some individuals requiring splinting to rest the arm, while others may benefit from localized anesthetic or hydrocortisone injections. In certain cases, early manual manipulation can provide relief without the need for anesthesia, unless the condition has persisted for a long time and adhesions have formed.