Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a problem characterized by pain in the protruding area of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). The degeneration in this protruding region where the extensor muscles, our muscles in charge of stabilizing our wrist and lifting it upwards (opposite the palm), forms the basis of the resulting discomfort.
It may occur after extensive gripping movements (eg butchers, painters) that force the extensor muscles in the stretched state, and after repeated traumas.
Tenderness and pain are the most common complaints when touching the outer protruding area of the elbow called lateral epicondyle. Pain increases when movements of the wrist bend, especially when gripping large objects. The patient feels pain in the elbow area during movements such as teapot lifting.
In primary conservative treatment; antiinflammatory drug therapy, local corticosteroid injection, gypsum application, brace treatment with orthosis, physiotherapy, ESWT and PRP treatment treatments can also be performed. In case of failure of conservative treatment, surgical treatment is applied.
