Management of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Narrative Literature Review

Lateral epicondylitis, also termed as “tennis elbow,” is the most common cause of elbow pain and dysfunction, mainly resulting from repetitive gripping or wrist extension during various activities. The exact pathogenesis remains largely elusive with putative tendinosis, a symptomatic degenerative pr...

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Published inPain research & management Vol. 2020; no. 2020; pp. 1 - 9
Main Authors Ma, Kun-Long, Wang, Hai-Qiang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 05.05.2020
Hindawi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Hindawi Limited
Subjects
Calcification
Collagen
Cytokines
Diagnosis
Elbow
Evidence-based medicine
Female
Humans
Hyperplasia
Ionizing radiation
Literature reviews
Male
Neuropeptides
Pain
Pathogenesis
Repetitive motion disorders
Tendons
Tennis elbow
Tennis Elbow - diagnosis
Tennis Elbow - physiopathology
Tennis Elbow - therapy
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Summary:Lateral epicondylitis, also termed as “tennis elbow,” is the most common cause of elbow pain and dysfunction, mainly resulting from repetitive gripping or wrist extension during various activities. The exact pathogenesis remains largely elusive with putative tendinosis, a symptomatic degenerative process of the local tendon. It is usually diagnosed by clinical examinations. Sometimes, additional imaging is required for a specific differential diagnosis. Although most cases can be self-healing, the optimal treatment strategy for chronic lateral epicondylitis remains controversial. This article presents a landscape of emerging evidence on lateral epicondylitis and focuses on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management, shedding light on the understandings and treatment for healthcare professionals.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Giustino Varrassi
ISSN:1203-6765
1918-1523
DOI:10.1155/2020/6965381