Lateral epicondylitis, commonly called tennis elbow, is an inflammation of the tendons that connect a muscle in your forearm to the outside of your elbow. This condition generally affects your dominant arm and may cause pain along the outside of your elbow, weakening your grip and making it more difficult to use your hand.
Although tennis elbow is sometimes caused by playing racquet sports, that is not always the cause. In fact, tennis elbow can affect anyone who frequently uses their arms in ways that stress the tendons of the forearm. Painters, plumbers, and carpenters frequently suffer from lateral epicondylitis.
The symptoms of tennis elbow may begin as a mild pain that gradually worsens over time. There may be no single event that can be traced to the beginning of the pain. Other symptoms of lateral epicondylitis may include:
Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Tennis Elbow, common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
Our physicians are fellowship-trained hand surgeons with extensive experience in tennis elbow treatment. At your initial appointment, your MHS physician will conduct a thorough examination, diagnose your injury, and develop the most effective treatment plan for your needs. MHS has the experience and resources to provide you with the best outcome possible for your tennis elbow.
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Because we strive to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome, we are happy to share some additional information about conditions of the hand and wrist in our blogs. You can find more detailed information, including some facts about Tennis Elbow, common symptoms and more in a few of the blogs shared below.
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