Elbow epicondylitis

Elbow epicondylitis is a condition in which severe pain develops on the outside or inside of the elbow (the epicondyles) and is due to intense and prolonged use of the elbow (overuse syndrome).It usually occurs in patients who do manual labor and its symptomscan be intense and chronic. In both cases, the frequent contraction of the muscles that are located on the outside or inside of the elbow causes excessive strain and injury to the tendons in the area, resulting in pain and tenderness. Similar symptoms, of course, can also develop with direct injury (e.g., fall, collision).

Lateral epicondylitis is also called “tennis elbow” as it is often seen in tennis players. Medial epicondylitisis also called “golfer elbow” as it is often seen in golfers. The paincan be located at the point where the tendons attach, or along the muscles in theforearm. The pain occurs and/or worsens during or after heavymanual work. In severe cases, it occurs even when trying to lift a light object or tighten something with your fist (e.g. unscrewing a lid).

Elbow epicondylitis

Treatment:

Without treatment, the elbow becomes increasingly painful. The pain becomes so severe that it interferes with your work, especially if you have a manual job.

It interferes with your work, especially if you have a manual job.

The treatment of lateral or medial epicondylitis of the elbow is primarily conservative and consists of

a series of measures such as ice therapy, rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory-analgesics,

avoidance of use of the muscles involved and appropriate physiotherapy. Often requires immobilization of the elbow and forearm for 2 – 3 weeks. The treatmentwith specialists

ultrasound helps effectively. These sound waves create micro-injuries that

promote natural healing processes.

Local Cortisone injections can have an immediate therapeutic effect, but they must be

done with proper technique and their abuse should be avoided.

The modern treatment is injection PRP

In cases of chronic and recurrent inflammation, surgical intervention is preferred. This consists of a small incision (sliding incisions) at the point of origin of the

extensor or flexor muscles in the area of the lateral or medial epicondyle resulting in local

decompression that usually significantly reduces pain and sensitivity or releases

tendon protrusion, especially of the extensors