title: Epicondylitis in the athlete's elbow.
abstract: Epicondylitis is a diagnostic term that describes a pattern of pain and tenderness localized to the medial or lateral epicondyles of the distal humerus. The pathoanatomy, clinical presentation, and treatment of these disorders is described. Nonoperative treatment, operative techniques, postoperative care, and the results of treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: The Hughston Foundation, Columbus, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Van Hofwegen
authors.forename: Champ L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Champ L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries