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Lateral Epicondylitis - Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis is sometimes referred to as Tennis Elbow - not because only tennis players get the problem, but because the backhand swing in tennis is a common activity that can cause the problem. There are many other activities that can result in lateral epicondylitis - such as painting with a brush or roller, running a chain saw, and using many types of hand tools continuously. Each of these activities use the same muscles and can result in lateral epicondylitis when these muscles are overused.
Medial Epicondylitis - Golfer's Elbow
Medial epicondylitis is sometimes referred to as Golfer's Elbow - not because only golfers get the problem, but because the golf swing is a common activity that can cause the problem. There are many other activities that can result in medial epicondylitis - such as chopping wood with an ax, running a chain saw, and using many types of hand tools continuously. Each of these activities use the same muscles and can result in medial epicondylitis when these muscles are overused.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome is a condition that can cause aching in the forearm just below the elbow. The symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome can be confused with lateral epicondylitis - or tennis elbow. Radial tunnel syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the tests that are available to look for the problem are not very accurate.
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Arthritis of the Elbow
AAOS Online Service Fact SheetArthritis of the Elbow
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Surgery Center of Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York--Mukund Patel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Elbow Bursitis
AAOS Online Service Fact SheetElbow Bursitis
Elbow Fractures in Children
Fact sheet outlining types of elbow fractures, symptoms, and treatment
