Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow is a common condition caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons, leading to pain on the outer side of the elbow. This condition is medically known as Tennis Elbow and often affects people involved in repetitive wrist movements such as sports, manual work, or computer use.

What is Tennis Elbow?

Treatment Options

Treatment Options
  • Rest and activity modification
  • Pain relief medications and physiotherapy
  • Bracing or elbow support
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in selected cases
  • Arthroscopic or open surgery in chronic, non-responsive cases

Frequently Asked Questions

No, tennis elbow can affect anyone who performs repetitive wrist and forearm movements, including office workers, painters, plumbers, and cooks.

Most cases improve within 6 to 12 months with rest, physiotherapy, and activity modification. Chronic cases may require injections or surgery.

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection uses your own blood platelets to promote healing of the damaged tendon and reduce pain.

Yes, tennis elbow can recur if the repetitive activities that caused it are resumed without proper ergonomic changes and strengthening exercises.

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