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Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow

Tennis elbow = lateral epicondylitis (ECRB tendon origin degeneration). Golfer’s elbow = medial epicondylitis (flexor-pronator origin). Clinical: pain, tenderness, weakness of grip; Cozen’s, Mill’s, Maudsley’s test for tennis elbow. Investigations: clinical diagnosis; USG/MRI may show tendon degeneration. Management: rest, activity modification, NSAIDs, physiotherapy, injections; surgery if refractory.

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Tennis elbow = lateral epicondylitis (ECRB tendon origin degeneration). Golfer’s elbow = medial epicondylitis (flexor-pronator origin). Clinical: pain, tenderness, weakness of grip; Cozen’s, Mill’s, Maudsley’s test for tennis elbow. Investigations: clinical diagnosis; USG/MRI may show tendon degeneration. Management: rest, activity modification, NSAIDs, physiotherapy, injections; surgery if refractory.

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Question 1

What is the primary tendon involved in tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)?

Question 2

Which clinical test is considered the most sensitive for diagnosing tennis elbow?

Question 3

What is the main pathological finding in golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)?

Question 4

Which of the following is a common symptom of tennis elbow?

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a typical management option for tennis elbow?

Question 6

Which test is used to assess ulnar nerve function in patients with golfer's elbow?

Question 7

What is the most common age range for the peak incidence of tennis elbow?

Question 8

In which of the following conditions is the flexor carpi radialis primarily involved?

Question 9

Which clinical test assesses the pain associated with stretching the ECRB?

Question 10

What is the typical duration of conservative management before considering surgery for tennis elbow?