title: Lateral epicondylitis: a review of the literature.
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. Muscular biomechanics characteristics and equipment are important in preventing the conditions. This article present on overview of the current knowledge on lateral Epicondylitis and focuses on Etiology, Diagnosis and treatment strategies, conservative treatment are discussed and recent surgical techniques are outlined. This information should assist health care practitioners who treat patients with this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine, Guru Harkrishan Hospital, Delhi, India. mdwaseempt@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Mohd
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waseem
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nuhmani
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ram
authors.forename: Yadav
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sachin
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy