title: Lateral epicondylitis in tennis: update on aetiology, biomechanics and treatment.
abstract: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is the most frequent type of myotendinosis and can be responsible for substantial pain and loss of function of the affected limb. Tennis biomechanics, player characteristics and equipment are important in preventing the condition. This article presents an overview of the current knowledge on lateral epicondylitis, and focuses on treatment strategies. Conservative and surgical treatment options are discussed, and recent techniques are outlined.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. thomasdesmedt1@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: De Smedt
authors.forename: Andy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de Jong
authors.forename: Wim
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Van Leemput
authors.forename: Dossche
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lieven
authors.forename: Francis
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Van Glabbeek
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013715:Tennis / Q000293:injuries*; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy