Management of lateral epicondylitis
Hubert Lenoir, Olivier Mares, Yacine Carlier, Hubert Lenoir, Olivier Mares, Yacine Carlier
Abstract
Lateral epicondylitis is the most common cause of lateral elbow pain. Although also known as tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis often develops as a work-related condition and therefore constitutes a major public health issue. This article reviews the pathophysiological factors involved in lateral epicondylitis, as well as the tools available for establishing the diagnosis and ruling out other causes of lateral elbow pain. Finally, the non-operative and surgical treatment options are discussed in detail.
Keywords: Elbow; Lateral epicondylitis; Systematic literature review; Tennis elbow; Treatment.
Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Source: PubMed