Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It often occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm, near the elbow joint.
Be patient, and stay with your treatment. You will probably feel better in a few weeks, but it may take 6 to 12 months for the tendon to heal. In some cases, the pain lasts for 2 years or longer. If your symptoms don't improve after 6 to 8 weeks of home treatment, your doctor may suggest a shot of corticosteroid.
Positive evaluation for lateral epicondylitis or, tennis elbow
or Positive test in reproduction of lateral elbow pain
or Positive tennis elbow test
common
Pain in elbow that worsens when extending the wrist
common
It's important that you rest your injured arm and stop doing the activity that's causing the problem.
Holding a cold compress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow for a few minutes several times a day can help ease the pain.
If you have Tennis Elbow, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is highly recommended.
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