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Tennis & Golf Elbows

Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis (pain originates from the lateral side of the arm) is more commonly known as the "Tennis Elbow" due in large part to the fact that it usually occurs during a tennis backswing. More specifically, it refers to a pathological condition that occurs at the base of the wrist extensor muscle, which starts from the lateral epicondyle. Tennis Elbow is a particularly common injury that can happen to anyone who swings a racket repeatedly.
Golfer's Elbow
Medial epicondylitis (pain originates from the medial side of the arm) is more commonly known as the "Golfer's Elbow." It is a pathological condition involving the pronator teres muscle and the root of the flexor carpi radialis in the epicondyle. When a person hits the ground instead of a golf ball, pain shoots up the wrist and elbow, causing inflammation. A Golfer's Elbow can be caused by repeated wrist flexion and other repetitive motions with the arm as well.

Cause and Symptoms

Tissues affected by overuse and repeated damage can cause fibrosis and micro lacerations. Micro lacerations and internal vascular growth of affected tissues can ultimately lead to what is called vascular fibroblastic hyperplasia. A Golfer's Elbow is a problem that involves the flexor muscles in the wrist, while a Tennis Elbow is a problem that involves the extensor in the wrist. An epicondylitis can be confirmed with clinical symptoms in which pain stemming from the inside or outside of the elbow extends to the lower arm. The degree of pain for a Tennis Elbow and Golf's Elbow can range between a mild nuisance to severe enough that it inhibits sleeping at night. Some patients may even find it difficult to carry out daily activities such as washing and eating.

Treatment

Conservative treatment
Thermal (ice) treatments and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help reduce inflammation. However, patients must refrain from repetitive pronation and supination movements or any lifting of heavy objects. If either pronation or supination is unavoidable, holding an object with the arm supinated instead of pronated may help alleviate the epicondylitis symptoms.
Surgical treatment
If patients experience symptoms for more than one year, they should consider surgical treatment of their Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow. Surgical treatment options include the removal and repair of the affected area, or an arthroscope to treat the Tennis Elbow of Golfer's Elbow. Patients should consult a specialist and select the appropriate treatment depending on the condition of the affected tendon or ligament of the elbow joint.

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