Tennis Elbow: A Review

J. Timothy Noteboom, Rob Cruver, Julie Keller, Bob Kellogg, Arthur J. Nitz

Tennis elbow is a common yet sometimes complex musculoskeletal condition affecting many patients treated by physical therapists. The purpose of this article is to review the anatomy, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, conservative care, and surgical treatment for tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis. Particular attention is given to determining the precise pathological cause of lateral epicondylitis, with consideration of intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with this condition. This information should assist health care practitioners who treat patients with this disorder.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1994;19(6)357-366.

Key Words: lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), conservative treatment, surgical treatment

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