Lateral Epicondylitis in Tennis: Update on Aetiology, Biomechanics and Treatment

Overview

Journal Br J Sports Med

Publisher BMJ Publishing Group

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2007 Jul 10

PMID 17616547

Citations 35

Authors

Thomas De Smedt

Andy de Jong

Wim Van Leemput

Dossche Lieven

Francis Van Glabbeek

Affiliations

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Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is the most frequent type of myotendinosis and can be responsible for substantial pain and loss of function of the affected limb. Tennis biomechanics, player characteristics and equipment are important in preventing the condition. This article presents an overview of the current knowledge on lateral epicondylitis, and focuses on treatment strategies. Conservative and surgical treatment options are discussed, and recent techniques are outlined.

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