Lateral epicondylitis

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lateral epicondylitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Tennis elbow: A painful injury to the tendon that is attached to the outer part of the elbow due to repetitive twisting of the wrist or forearm which causes irritation and inflammation of the extensor tendon. This tendon attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The condition is therefore also known as lateral epicondylitis. Tennis is not the only culprit. Any action that involves repetitive twisting of the wrist or forearm such as using a screwdriver can lead to this injury. ...
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Further Reading on lateral epicondylitis

Tennis Elbow - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) What is tennis elbow ? Tennis elbow is a term that describes soreness or pain on the outer ( lateral ) part of the elbow. While...What is tennis elbow ? Tennis elbow is soreness...Your doctor may call it... Elbow Problems, Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) . Elbow problems can be minor or serious and may include symptoms such as pain , swelling , numbness ,...pain felt on the outside ( lateral ) part of the elbow may be tennis elbow ( lateral epicondylitis ). Elbow Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Everyone has had a minor elbow injury . You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back of your elbow , causing shooting numbness ...pain felt on the outside ( lateral ) part of the elbow may be... Epicondylitis, lateral ( MedicineNet ) Epicondylitis, lateral ( eMedicineHealth )

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