Management of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

What you need to knowSymptoms of lateral epicondylitis usually resolve within one year with activity modification and watchful waitingCurrent evidence suggests that steroid injections do not offer long term benefitSecondary care management may include percutaneous needle fenestration or injections of autologous blood or platelet rich plasma; however, evidence of moderate certainty shows no benefit from these treatmentsSurgical management in refractory cases usually involves open or arthroscopic release of the affected muscle tendonLateral epicondylitis (also known as tennis elbow) is a common, often debilitating disorder frequently encountered in primary care across low and high resource settings.12 This article outlines current management strategies, including supportive measures, activity modification, and newer treatments that have emerged over the past 20 years, such as percutaneous needle fenestration and injection of autologous blood and platelet rich plasma.What is lateral epicondylitis?Lateral epicondylitis is a type of tendinosis, a degenerative process where repetitive stress causes fibroblast deposition with…
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