Tennis Elbow

Overuse injury involving eccentric overload at origin of common extensor tendon leads to tendinosis and inflammation at origin of Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB).

Causes -

• Risk factors : poor swing technique, heavy racket, incorrect grip size, high string tension.
• Common in laborers who utilize heavy tools.
• Workers engaged in repetitive gripping or lifting tasks.
• Men and women are equally affected.

Symptoms -

• Pain with resisted wrist extension.
• Pain with gripping activities
• Decreased grip strength
• tenderness

Investigations -

• Xray
• MRI
• Ultrasonography

Treatment -

Non operative : Activity modification, ice, NSAIDs, Physiotherapy.

Operative as per clinician’s advice.