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Tennis injuries
Lateral epicondylitis in tennis: update on aetiology, biomechanics and treatment
  1. Thomas De Smedt,
  2. Andy de Jong,
  3. Wim Van Leemput,
  4. Dossche Lieven,
  5. Francis Van Glabbeek
  1. University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
  1. Thomas De Smedt, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem, Belgium; thomasdesmedt1{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is the most frequent type of myotendinosis and can be responsible for substantial pain and loss of function of the affected limb. Tennis biomechanics, player characteristics and equipment are important in preventing the condition. This article presents an overview of the current knowledge on lateral epicondylitis, and focuses on treatment strategies. Conservative and surgical treatment options are discussed, and recent techniques are outlined.

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2007.036723

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    • Competing interests: None declared.

    • Abbreviations:
      ASTM
      augmented soft tissue mobilisation
      CGRP
      calcitonine gene-related peptide
      ECRB
      extensor carpi radialis brevis
      EMG
      electromyographic studies
      ESWT
      extracorporeal shock wave therapy, NSAID, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs