title: Lateral epicondylitis: review and current concepts.
abstract: Lateral epicondylitis is a painful and functionally limiting entity affecting the upper extremity and is frequently treated by hand surgeons. The anatomic basis of the injury to the extensor carpi radialis brevis origin appears to be multifaceted, involving hypovascular zones, eccentric tendon stresses, and a microscopic degenerative response. Although many treatments have been advocated, there is little clear consensus on which modality works best, for both conservative and operative options. In this article, we present an overview of this difficult problem and an evidence-based review of treatment choices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E. 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80262, USA.
authors.forename: Frances
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Faro
authors.forename: Jennifer Moriatis
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Wolf
mesh_terms: D018771:Arthralgia / Q000503:physiopathology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013710:Tendons / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*