Tennis Elbow
Milwaukee Elbow Doctor Will Provide Accurate Diagnosis
This common injury (see also lateral epicondylitis) affects a tendon at the lateral aspect of the elbow that connects to the lateral epicondyle of the elbow. Forearm extensor muscles and supinator muscles are connected to the lateral epicondyle of the elbow by a common extensor tendon. It is an overuse injury due to repetitive stress. It can result from repetitive work activities such as wrist-turning or hand-gripping.
For example, frequent use of tools can cause tennis elbow, not just playing tennis. Pain occurs at the lateral side of the elbow, sometimes radiating up or down the arm. This injury is more common than golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis). It can easily worsen without proper treatment and can develop into a chronic condition (tendinosis).
Rest, rehabilitation, steroid injection, and other treatments may be necessary to help reduce pain and prevent your condition from worsening. In addition to elbow pain you may experience pain in the upper arm, forearm and hand muscles.
