• Dr. Yamini Shinde
• Dr. Alka Charde

Lateral epicondylitis, also commonly referred to as tennis elbow, describes an overuse injury that occurs secondary to an eccentric overload of the common extensor tendon at the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. Tennis elbow primarily results from the repetitive strain caused by activities that involve loaded and repeated gripping and wrist extension. It is common in individuals who play tennis, squash, badminton, or any activity involving repetitive wrist extension, radial deviation, and forearm supination. Epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common condition that presents with pain and tenderness around the common extensor origin of the elbow. The pathophysiological factors involved in lateral epicondylitis, as well as the tools available for establishing the diagnosis and ruling out other causes of lateral elbow pain. The non- operative and surgical treatment options are also discussed. The diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on history of lateral elbow pain exacerbated by wrist extension and forearm supination, confirmed by physical examination findings such as tenderness over the lateral epicondyle. Imaging is reserved for atypical presentation or to rule out other conditions. We will discuss the existing literature in the field and the current thinking on optimum treatment modalities. We have reviewed the literature available on med line, PubMed.

Lateral epicondylitis, Tennis elbow, treatment modalities

"Pathophysiology of Tennis Elbow: Clinical review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.e769-e775, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410485.pdf

"Pathophysiology of Tennis Elbow: Clinical review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppe769-e775, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410485.pdf