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Lateral Epicondylitis

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Humerus-Elbow

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Outer elbow pain with gripping/lifting; overuse of wrist extensors.

Tender at lateral epicondyle; pain with resisted wrist extension/supination; decreased grip.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Relative rest; counterforce strap; eccentric loading (extensors); manual therapy; ergonomics.

6–12 weeks

3–6 months

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Low

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Persistent pain and disability despite non‑op care.

1–2 weeks light ADLs (if procedure)

2–3 months to moderate activity

Varies

3–6 months

Predictors:

Varies

Persistent symptoms in some; low complication rates

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