Definition
Pain on the outer side of the elbow caused by overuse of the forearm extensor tendons. Common in repetitive-grip activities, not just tennis.
Tennis Elbow
Modern MedicalTennis elbow, medically called lateral epicondylitis, is pain on the outer side of the elbow caused by overuse of the forearm muscles that straighten the wrist and fingers. Pain often spreads down the forearm and is worse when gripping, lifting or twisting, such as opening a jar. Despite its name, it is far more common in manual and computer work than in tennis.
Also known as: Lateral Epicondylitis
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