Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the elbow joint. It typically occurs as a result of overuse or repetitive motions of the wrist and forearm, such as those used in racquet sports like tennis or badminton. Here are some key facts about tennis elbow:
The main symptom of tennis elbow is pain on the outer side of the elbow, which may worsen with activities that involve gripping or twisting motions of the wrist and forearm. The pain may also radiate down the forearm and may be accompanied by weakness in the grip.
Tennis elbow is caused by overuse or repetitive motions of the wrist and forearm, which can result in small tears in the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow. This can lead to inflammation and pain in the elbow joint.
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