What is lateral epicondylitis?
Lateral epicondylitis, also know as Tennis elbow, is the inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles of the forearm to the elbow. There is pain at the lateral epicondyle (the bony bump on the outer aspect of the elbow).
Causes of lateral epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is caused by repetitive motions, overuse of the arm, stress on the forearms which leads to small tears at the extensor tendons triggering pain, weakness, stiffness.
Risk Factors:
This condition is common among athletes who play racquet sports such as tennis or with certain professions such as plumbers, butchers, painters, and carpenters, who use heavy tools or engage in repetitive lifting, and gripping. This condition commonly affects people between the ages of 25-50, and men and women are equally affected.
Symptoms of lateral epicondylitis
Treatment Options
Conditions & Procedures
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Granite Bay: 916-461-9004
Roseville: 916-772-5325
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Roseville Fax: 916-772-6333
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Address:
Elk Grove: 2234 Longport Ct. Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Folsom: 2380 E Bidwell Street,
Folsom, CA 95630
Granite Bay: 4200 Douglas Blvd, Suite 200
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Roseville: 1528 Eureka Road, Suite 103
Roseville, CA 95661
Sacramento: 4420 Duckhorn Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95834