Epicondylitis is a type of
musculoskeletal disorder
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or pain in the human musculoskeletal system, including the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back. MSDs can arise from a sudden exertion (e.g., li ...
that refers to an
inflammation
Inflammation (from la, inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molec ...
of an
epicondyle. It is caused by repetitive motion. In athletes, it is linked to poor technique. Nonsurgical treatment is effective in approximately 95% of cases.
Types include:
* Lateral epicondylitis, also known as
tennis elbow.
* Medial epicondylitis, also known as
golfer's elbow (Also thrower's elbow).
References
Inflammations
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