Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicond... : Complications
Print
EmailHealthline's Premium Tools
Healthline Part D Plan Selector
Medicare's drug plans are subsidized by the US federal government and offered through insurers.
Advertisement
Marketplace
 |
Recurrence of the injury with overuse; Rupture of the tendon with repeated steroid injections; Failure to improve with nonoperative or operative treatment; these may be due to nerve entrapment in the forearm.
|
|
Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.
|
 |
Tennis elbow (also called lateral epicondylitis) is an inflammation around the bony knob (lateral epicondyle) on the outer side of the elbow. It occurs when the tissue that attaches muscle to the bone becomes irritated.
|
 |
The treatment of tennis elbow depends on how inflamed the tendon is. The goal is to relieve symptoms and help regain full use of the elbow.
|
Table of Contents
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.