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Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 2/2023

15.01.2022 | General Review

Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: an up-to-date review of management

verfasst von: Abdulaziz F. Ahmed, Rama Rayyan, Bashir A. Zikria, Motasem Salameh

Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Ausgabe 2/2023

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Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is an overuse tendinopathy of the common extensor origin of the elbow in patients involved in repetitive movement of the wrist and forearm. Lateral epicondylitis is a self-limiting condition, with operative management only recommended in severe, recalcitrant cases. This article reviews the recent updates on operative and non-operative management of lateral epicondylitis.
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Metadaten
Titel
Lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: an up-to-date review of management
verfasst von
Abdulaziz F. Ahmed
Rama Rayyan
Bashir A. Zikria
Motasem Salameh
Publikationsdatum
15.01.2022
Verlag
Springer Paris
Erschienen in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Ausgabe 2/2023
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-021-03181-z

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