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
Lateral epicondylitis primarily affects the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) origin at the late...
Clinical diagnosis includes pain over lateral epicondyle, pain with resisted wrist extension (Cozen'...
Lateral epicondylitis is primarily an inflammatory condition; histology shows acute inflammation; it...
Non-operative treatment includes activity modification, eccentric strengthening exercises, counterfo...
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