Epicondylitis

Epicondylitis is a type of musculoskeletal disorder that refers to an inflammation of an epicondyle. It is caused by repetitive motion. In athletes, it is linked to poor technique.^[1] Nonsurgical treatment is effective in approximately 95% of cases.^[2]

Types include:

Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow.
Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer's elbow (Also thrower's elbow).

References

↑ Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Athlete. Elsevier. 2015. pp. 451–493.
↑ Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice (9 ed.). Elsevier. 2018. pp. 1392–1401.

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