Tennis Elbow

Also Known as

• Lateral epiconylitis or Tennis elbow

What is it?

• It is inflammation of the lateral epicondyle

Epidemiology

• Most common elbow complaint
• More commonly affects people between the ages of 30 and 50 years but can occur at any age
• Most commonly occurs in manual workers and in sports athletes
• Can also occur with other activites. 

Aetiology

• Caused by a tear or degeneration of the extensor muscle origin at the lateral epicondyle
• Most commonly associated with extensor carpi radialis tendon
• Most commonly occurs as a result of overuse of the forearm muscles (extensor)
• Can also ocur as a result of a direct blow to the outer aspect of the elbow.

History