Management of lateral epicondylitis

Hubert Lenoir; Olivier Mares; Yacine Carlier

doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2019.09.004

Management of lateral epicondylitis

Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2019 Dec;105(8S):S241-S246. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.09.004. Epub 2019 Sep 19.

Authors

Hubert Lenoir¹, Olivier Mares², Yacine Carlier³

Affiliations

¹ Chirurgie de l'épaule, du coude et de la main, Centre Ostéo-articulaires des Cèdres, Parc Sud Galaxie, 5, rue des tropiques, 38130 Echirolles, France.
² Centre hospitalier universitaire Nîmes-Caremeau, place du professeur Robert-Debré, 30029 Nîmes, France.
³ Centre de l'Arthrose, Clinique du sport Bordeaux-Mérignac, 2, rue George-Négrevergne, 33700 Mérignac, France. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 31543413
DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.09.004

Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis is the most common cause of lateral elbow pain. Although also known as tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis often develops as a work-related condition and therefore constitutes a major public health issue. This article reviews 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. Finally, the non-operative and surgical treatment options are discussed in detail.

Keywords: Elbow; Lateral epicondylitis; Systematic literature review; Tennis elbow; Treatment.

Publication types

Systematic Review

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures*
Pain / etiology
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Tennis Elbow / complications
Tennis Elbow / diagnosis*
Tennis Elbow / therapy*

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones