Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow)
The elbow has two important bony prominences: the lateral epicondyle and the medial epicondyle. These act as tendon attachment sites for the forearm muscles.
| Feature | Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) | Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) |
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| Affected tendon origin | Common forearm extensor tendon | Common forearm flexor-pronator tendon |
| Causes / triggers | Repetitive wrist extension
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Repetitive wrist flexion and forearm pronation
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| Diagnosis | Primarily a clinical diagnosis
If there is diagnostic uncertainty, consider ultrasound or MRI |
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| Management | Conservative management:
Surgery is rarely needed, reserved for persistent severe symptoms despite conservative management |
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