title: Lateral epicondylitis: a review of pathology and management.
abstract: Lateral epicondylitis, or 'tennis elbow', is a common condition that usually affects patients between 35 and 55 years of age. It is generally self-limiting, but in some patients it may continue to cause persistent symptoms, which can be refractory to treatment. This review discusses the mechanism of disease, symptoms and signs, investigations, current management protocols and potential new treatments.
authors.affiliation: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UR, UK. zafar.ahmad@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abdus-Samee
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tytherleigh-Strong
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rushton
mesh_terms: D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001915:Braces; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D009566:Nitrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009566:Nitrates; D001905:Botulinum Toxins
keywords: Elbow; Lateral epicondylitis; PRP; Pathology; Tendinopathy; Tennis elbow