26/03/2023
Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
🔵Lateral epicondylitis is also known as tennis elbow.
🔵In this condition inflammation of the lateral epicondyle happens.
🔵Lateral epicondyle is the bony prominence that we find at the lateral side of the arm above the elbow joint.
🔵All the tennis players get affected by this condition at least at some point of their carrer, specially in their early stages which is why it is known as tennis elbow.
🔵Most of the time the beginner tennis players develop this condition while performing one handed back hand movement.
🔵Tennis elbow condition is more common in the dominant arm because most of the repetitive movements are done by the dominant arm.
🔵Lateral epicondylitis condition is visible in 5.7% of individuals in 18 to 30 years age group and in 16% of individuals older than 70 years.
🔵But most commonly this condition can be identified within the age group of 40 to 50 years.
This can also occur as an acute injury, as in accidents.
🔵But most commonly it occurs as an over use injury involving wrist extension against resistance. 🔵Degeneration of extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon is more associated with this condition. 🔵Lateral epicondylitis usually resolves spontaneously within 1-2 years.
🔵The mechanism of the injury usually involves repeated stress to the large muscle group, outside of the elbow and forearm.
🔵These muscles can also get affected by small tears caused by improper technique or muscle weaknesses.
