Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Arian Banaee, and Jeremy Vaccaro

Demographics Lateral Epicondylitis can affect people from all ages but is most common in adults between the ages of 41 and 60 Most common during tennis because of the repeated motion but can occur in other sports such as golf The leading cause is overuse, it does not require direct contact to occur

Anatomy Lateral Epicondylitis is the inflammation of the tendons connecting the forearm muscles and they become damaged by doing the same motion again and again. The extensors are the forearms tendons that attach on the lateral epicondyle and the specific tendon that is most commonly damaged is the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis This tendon rubs against other bones over time which causes small tears and results in inflammation

MOI Lateral epicondylitis is a noncontact injury that stems from overuse The constant swing motion from tennis can cause it Other sports that have a repetitive use of the forearm are also prone to developing lateral epicondylitis Some occupations are also at risk to lateral epicondylitis such as painters and custodians because of the repetitive arm motion and overuse.

Severity and Prognosis The injury has no set time that it will last but if it persists after attempted treatment surgery may become the only option The healing process takes about a couple months as the tendon heals and in that time it'll be difficult to grip accompanied by pain on the outside of the elbow The injury takes about 6 to 12 months to heal with adequate rest If desired results aren't met surgery can be done to remove the injured tendon

HOPS History- What types of activities the patient has participated in, and if they require excessive use of the forearm Observation- PAin and swelling near and around the Lateral Epicondyle Palpation- Lateral Epicondyle Special tests- Lateral Epicondylitis resisted wrist extension, and wrist flexion

Treatments RICE is the most effective treatment as the tendon heals Physical therapy and massage can also help A anti inflammatory can also be taken to help with swelling

Exercise warm ups and cool downs 10 wall push ups Raise arms for 20 sec Cool Downs 10 Arm cross 10 Arm curl 10 wrist pronation and supination

Work Cited “Lateral Epicondylitis.” Physiopedia, www.physio-pedia.com/Lateral_Epicondylitis. “Our Knowledge of Orthopaedics. Your Best Health.” Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) - OrthoInfo - AAOS, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis/.