Lateral Epicondylitis
Jennifer Moriatis Wolf
Abstract
Lateral epicondylitis typically resolves without treatment in 6 to 12 months. No strong evidence has shown long-term benefit with any treatment. Glucocorticoids can provide short-term pain relief but have been associated with worse long-term outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
EpicondylitisTennis elbowMedicineTerm (time)Pain reliefPhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationSurgeryElbowPhysicsQuantum mechanicsTendon Structure and TreatmentShoulder Injury and TreatmentVeterinary Equine Medical Research