Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis elbow = lateral epicondylitis (ECRB tendon origin degeneration). Golfer’s elbow = medial epicondylitis (flexor-pronator origin). Clinical: pain, tenderness, weakness of grip; Cozen’s, Mill’s, Maudsley’s test for tennis elbow. Investigations: clinical diagnosis; USG/MRI may show tendon degeneration. Management: rest, activity modification, NSAIDs, physiotherapy, injections; surgery if refractory.
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10What is the primary tendon involved in tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)?
mcqWhich clinical test is considered the most sensitive for diagnosing tennis elbow?
mcqWhat is the main pathological finding in golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)?
mcqWhich of the following is a common symptom of tennis elbow?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a typical management option for tennis elbow?
mcqWhich test is used to assess ulnar nerve function in patients with golfer's elbow?
mcqWhat is the most common age range for the peak incidence of tennis elbow?
mcqIn which of the following conditions is the flexor carpi radialis primarily involved?
mcqWhich clinical test assesses the pain associated with stretching the ECRB?
mcqWhat is the typical duration of conservative management before considering surgery for tennis elbow?