Abstract

CHAUSTRE RUIZ, DIEGO MAURICIO. LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS: CURRENT CONCEPTS. REVIEW. rev.fac.med [online]. 2011, vol.19, n.1, pp.74-81. ISSN 0121-5256.

Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a degenerative process that is generated in the lateral epicondyle of the radio, due to excessive use of the epicondylar muscles. Occurs mainly between 30 and 50 years old, with no gender prevalence. This disorder is caused by micro trauma in the proximal insertion of the extensors of the wrist, causing an abnormal vascular repair phenomenon. There is often a history of repetitive activities for the patient, which are often of occupational origin. The pain is usually located on the lateral epicondyle, but in severe cases it may spread widely. The typical pressure pain on the lateral epicondyle, resistant wrist extension and stretching of epicondylar muscles are typical symptoms. It is a condition that has a high demand for care, with prevalence of 4-7%, in patients between 30 and 50, regardless of their gender. The diagnosis is primarily clinical, and a logical treatment based on the reduction of repetitive activity and physical means.

Keywords : lateral humeral epicondylitis; tennis elbow; diagnosis.

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