Tennis elbow
Also called: lateral epicondylitis
An irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Tennis elbow is when the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow, called tendons, becomes irritated or inflamed. Repetitive wrist and arm motions can cause it.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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