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Hand & Upper Limb
intermediate
X-Type

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Elbow Disorders

A 45-year-old office worker presents with lateral elbow pain for 6 months. He works extensively at a computer. Pain is worse with gripping and lifting. Examination reveals tenderness over the lateral epicondyle and pain with resisted wrist extension. Regarding lateral epicondylitis:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Lateral epicondylitis primarily affects the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) origin at the late...

B

Clinical diagnosis includes pain over lateral epicondyle, pain with resisted wrist extension (Cozen'...

C

Lateral epicondylitis is primarily an inflammatory condition; histology shows acute inflammation; it...

D

Non-operative treatment includes activity modification, eccentric strengthening exercises, counterfo...

E

Surgical treatment is considered after 6-12 months of failed conservative management; options includ...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option