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Tennis Elbow Overview
Tennis elbow is a condition caused by inflammation of the tendons on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow at a bony prominence (lateral epicondyle) of the upper arm. Certain repetitive movements of the wrist can cause this condition. It is not limited to tennis players.
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Repetitive Motion Injuries Overview
Repetitive motion injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. All of these disorders are made worse by the repetitive actions of daily living.
Repetitive motion injuries make up over 50% of all athletic-related injuries seen by doctors and result in huge losses in terms of cost to the workforce. Simple everyday actions, such as throwing a ball, scrubbing a floor, or jogging, can lead to this condition.
The most common types of repetitive motion injuries are tendinitis and bursitis. These 2 disorders are difficult to differentiate and many times may coexist.
Tendinitis
- A tendon is a white fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone and allows for movement at all joints throughout the human body. Because tendons must be able to bear all of the weight of the attached muscle, they are very strong.
- Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. (Whenev...
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Lateral Epicondylitis »
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a commonly encountered problem in orthopedic practice.
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