title: Elbow tendinopathy.
abstract: Overuse injuries of the lateral and medial elbow are common in sport, recreational activities, and occupational endeavors. They are commonly diagnosed as lateral and medial epicondylitis; however, the pathophysiology of these disorders demonstrates a lack of inflammation. Instead, angiofibroblastic degeneration is present, referred to as tendinosis. As such, a more appropriate terminology for these conditions is epicondylosis. This is a clinical diagnosis, and further investigations are only performed to rule out other clinical entities after conventional therapy has failed. Yet, most patients respond to conservative measures with physical therapy and counterforce bracing. Corticosteroid injections are effective for short-term pain control but have not demonstrated long-term benefit.
authors.affiliation: Penn State Sports Medicine, Penn State University, State College, 1850 East Park Avenue, Suite 112, State College, PA 16803, USA.
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Pitzer
authors.affiliation: Penn State Sports Medicine, Penn State University, State College, 1850 East Park Avenue, Suite 112, State College, PA 16803, USA. Electronic address: pseidenberg@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Peter H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Seidenberg
authors.affiliation: Penn State Sports Medicine, Penn State University, State College, 1850 East Park Avenue, Suite 112, State College, PA 16803, USA.
authors.forename: Dov A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bader
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D015897:Comorbidity; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: Elbow overuse injuries; Elbow tendinopathy; Golfer’s elbow; Lateral epicondylitis; Medial epicondylitis; Tennis elbow