Lateral epicondylitis
Inflammation of tendons of the forearm muscles attached to the epicondyle of the humerus.
Lateral epicondylitis, also known as "tennis elbow," is an inflammation of the muscles in the hand that attach to the outer bone of the upper arm. It often develops from using your forearm muscles too much over time. This can cause tiny tears in the tendons. It's more common in people whose jobs require them to move their wrists a lot, like athletes, construction workers, and musicians. The disease is usually diagnosed in patients between 30 and 50 years of age, and it usually affects the dominant hand. The main symptom is pain in the area of the affected epicondyle that gets worse when you move your arm or use your muscles.
Causes
Excessive repetitive forearm muscle strain.
Tendon microtraumas.
Sports loads (tennis).
Manual labor involving frequent extensional or twisting hand motions.
Elbow joint injuries.
Symptoms
Elbow pain.
Increased pain with hand or elbow movement.
Decreased grip strength.
Pain on palpation of the affected area.
Hand and forearm weakness.
After-effects
Without treatment, epicondylitis can become chronic, leading to:
Consistent pain in the affected area.
Impaired hand and elbow joint mobility.
Decreased hand grip strength.
Difficulty performing regular activities.
Лечение
Nonsurgical treatment
The goal of therapy is to eliminate pain and swelling and restore the hand function. It is often recommended to use braces or other devices that support and protect the forearm muscles. Physical therapy, exercise therapy, massage, and manual therapy are often used in treatment. In some cases, corticosteroids or PRP therapy may be prescribed. PRP therapy involves injecting platelet-rich plasma into the epicondyle to help speed up tissue healing.
Surgical treatment
If conservative therapy doesn't work within 6-12 months, surgery may be needed. During surgery, the damaged tissue is removed and the damaged tendon is fixed to stimulate its recovery.
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From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
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How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign