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Lateral epicondylitis
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Background
- Overuse syndrome affecting the forearm, wrist, and digit extensors/supinators
Clinical Features
- TTP over the lateral epicondyle and pain with forced extension and supination of forearm
Differential Diagnosis
Elbow Diagnoses
Radiograph-Positive
Radiograph-Negative
- Lateral epicondylitis
- Medial epicondylitis
- Olecranon bursitis (nonseptic)
- Septic bursitis
- Biceps tendon rupture/dislocation
Pediatric
- Nursemaid's elbow
- Supracondylar fracture
- Lateral epicondyle fracture
- Medial epicondyle fracture
- Olecranon fracture
- Radial head fracture
- Salter-Harris fractures
Evaluation
- Consider elbow xray (to rule out fracture)
Management
- Conservative
- Rest
- Ice
- NSAIDs
- Immobilization (often via counterforce brace)
Disposition
- Outpatient
See Also
References
Authors
Ross Donaldson, Jordan Swartz, Daniel Ostermayer, Neil Young
