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Review
. 2010 Oct;29(4):577-97.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.06.009.

Epicondylitis in the athlete's elbow

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Epicondylitis in the athlete's elbow

Christopher Van Hofwegen et al. Clin Sports Med. 2010 Oct.

Abstract

Epicondylitis is a diagnostic term that describes a pattern of pain and tenderness localized to the medial or lateral epicondyles of the distal humerus. The pathoanatomy, clinical presentation, and treatment of these disorders is described. Nonoperative treatment, operative techniques, postoperative care, and the results of treatment are discussed.

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