| tennis elbow |
painful inflammation of the tendon at the outer border of the elbow resulting from overuse of lower arm muscles (as in twisting of the hand)
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| tennis elbow |
General term for lateral elbow pain.
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| tennis elbow |
is caused by physical strain through any one of a number of activities. The medical name for tennis elbow is 'lateral epicondylitis' (the lateral epicondyle is the bony part that is on the outside of the elbow joint). It is caused when the tendons coming from the muscle of the forearm become inflamed at the point where they join causing pain and tenderness.
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| tennis elbow |
a repetitive stress injury that occurs when muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. tetanus - a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani that produces painful, rigid muscle contractions, especially in the neck and jaw. Immunization against tetanus can prevent the disease. trauma - a physical injury or wound caused by an external force which may cause death or permanent disability. Trauma is also used to describe severe emotional or psychological shock or distress.
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| tennis e. |
a painful condition of the outer aspect of the elbow, due to inflammation or irritation of the extensor tendon attachment to the lateral humeral condyle; called also external humeral epicondylitis, lateral epicondylitis, and radiohumeral bursitis or epicondylitis.
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