Is your backhand swing causing you pain? Is your elbow hurting or bruised after playing a friendly match of tennis?
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is inflammation of the tendon that connects the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand to the upper arm at the elbow. The tendon on the bony outside part of the elbow is most often irritated by overuse during physical activity.
Causes and Risk Factors
Repetitive activity such as swinging a tennis racquet or throwing a baseball can cause this condition.
Symptoms
- Pain on the inside of the elbow
- Difficulty or painful extension of the wrist
