Tennis elbow:
It is a common disease accompanied by pain in the outer part of the elbow, which is usually Due to excessive pressure on the tendons of the wrist extensors and the occurrence of inflammation and small tears at the junction of those muscles with the elbow. The pain may extend to the muscles of the forearm or arm.
In the affected person, even small pressures on the mentioned muscles, such as turning a key or lifting a kettle, can be painful. Putting pressure on the tendons of said muscles may occur. Such as: painting a wall, turning a screwdriver or...
Diagnosis:It is given by performing a physical examination and examining the history of the disease. Usually, there is no need to do a radiological examination. Although sometimes X-Ray or MRI may be requested for further investigation.
treatment:1. Resting the injured tissue by avoiding doing movements that are harmful and aggravate the pain, for example, lifting objects while the palm is facing up.
2. Physiotherapy modalities can also be part of the treatment.
3. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as NSAID types: Ibuprofen and...
4. Braces or special elbow braces to reduce pressure on the injured tendon.
5. Performing special stretching and strengthening movements for injured muscles.
6. Steroid injection around the damaged tendon. Ozone gas can also be used.
7. Manipulation can be helpful in some cases.
Author: Dr. Hossein Arjamand