When the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender it is known as Tennis elbow.It is also known as shooter’s elbow,archer’s elbow, lateral epicondylit is, lateral epicondylosis, lateral epicondylalgia or simply lateral elbow pain. It is commonly associated with playing tennis and other racquet sports, though the injury can happen to anybody. It is mostly seen in the people 30 to 60 years of age. Lateral epicondyle is a prominent part of the bone on the outside of the elbow.
Symptoms :
Pain on lateral epicondyle
Point tenderness over the lateral epicondyle
Morning stiffness.
Gripping and movements of the wrist hurt
Causes :
Tiny tear in the elbow
Overuse
Tests :
MRI
Stand behind a chair, place your hands on top of the chair back with your palms down, and try to lift the chair up. If this causes pain on the outside of your elbow. you may be having tennis elbow.
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