Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a term used to describe soreness or pain felt on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow, especially when the palm is turned up. Symptoms occur when there is tendon damage (tendinopathy) where the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand connect to the upper arm bone (humerus) at the elbow. These muscles are used to rotate the forearm and flex the wrist and fingers backwards
Tennis elbow is usually caused by overuse from repeated hand and wrist movements that occur during many everyday activities, such as using a screwdriver, or during sports activities, such as tennis or golf. It can also be caused by a direct blow.
Treatment for tennis elbow includes resting the arm to allow the tendon to heal, taking steps to reduce pain and inflammation, and strengthening and stretching the muscles to help recovery and prevent further injury. A person may need to change or stop activities that aggravate the condition. Surgery is rarely needed.
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