lateral & medial epicondylitis

Lateral Epicondylitis(Tennis Elbow)

DEFINITION: It is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse.

Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow.

Explanation:

The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

Anatomy: . •Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis

elbow, involves the muscles and tendons of your forearm.• Your forearm muscles extend your wrist and fingers.• Your forearm tendons — often called extensors — attach the muscles to bone.

• They attach on the lateral epicondyle. The tendon usually involved in tennis elbow is called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB).

Causes:OveruseActivitiesAge

Unknown: Lateral epicondyitis can occur without any recognized repetitive injury. This occurence is called "insidious" or of an unknown cause

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Symptoms: The symptoms of tennis elbow

develop gradually Common signs and symptoms of

tennis elbow include: Pain or burning on the outer part

of your elbow Weak grip strength

Treatment:

Nonsurgical Treatment

1. Rest2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

medicines3. Physical therapy4. Steroid injections5. Extracorporeal shock wave

therapy

Surgical Treatment:

1. Open surgery2. Arthroscopic surgery

Surgical risks:

As with any surgery, there are risks with tennis elbow surgery. The most common things to consider include:

Infection Nerve and blood vessel damage Possible prolonged rehabilitation Loss of strength Loss of flexibility The need for further surgery

New Developments: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

is currently being investigated for its effectiveness in speeding the healing of a variety of tendon injuries.

PRP is a preparation

developed from a patient's own blood. It contains a high concentration of proteins called growth factors that are very important in the healing of injuries.

Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondilitis)

GOLFER’S ELBOW IS COUSIN OF TENNIS ELBOW

Definition

Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondilitis)causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow.

The pain centers on the bony bump on the inside of your elbow and may radiate into the forearm.

Golfer’s elbow is not as well known as its Cousin tennis elbow .

Both are forms of elbow tendinitis .

Causes:

Golfer’s elbow is usually caused by overusing the muscles in the forearm that allow you to grip, rotate your arm and flex your wrist.

Repetitive flexing , gripping or swinging can cause pulls or tiny tears in the tendons

Despite the name this condition does not just affect golfer’s.

Any repetitive hand, wrist or forearm motions can lead to golfers elbow.

Infact its sometimes called pitcher’s elbow.people may also get it by using tools like screwdrivers and hammers ,raking or painting.

Symptoms

Pain when shaking hands . Weak grasping. Numbness and tingling from your

elbow up and into your pinky and ring fingers.

Pain when flexing your wrist.

Treatment

Non-specific palliative treatments include:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Heat or ice A counter-force brace or "elbow

strap" to reduce strain at the elbow epicondyle, to limit pain provocation and to protect against further damage.

Difference between golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow Both are forms of elbow tendinitis. The difference is that tennis elbow

stems from damage to tendons on the outside of the elbow while golfer’s elbow is caused by tendons on the inside.

Golfer’s elbow is less common.