At least one author questions that lateral epicondylitis is caused by repetitive microtrauma / overuse, maintaining the theory is likely overstated and lacks scientific support.
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After the autologous tenocyte injection treatment, patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis showed improved clinical function and structural repair at the origin of the common extensor tendon.
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Non-surgical treatment of radial tunnel syndrome includes rest, NSAID, therapy with modalities, work modification, ergonomic modification, injection if associated with lateral epicondylitis.
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Although the condition is poorly understood at a cellular and molecular level, there are hypotheses that point to apoptosis and autophagic cell death as causes of chronic lateral epicondylitis.
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Surgical techniques for lateral epicondylitis can be done by open surgery, percutaneous surgery or arthroscopic surgery, with no evidence that any particular type is better or worse than another.
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"' Tennis elbow "'or "'lateral epicondylitis "'is a condition in which the outer part of the forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from repetitive overuse.
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Common diagnoses treated with iontophoresis include plantar fasciitis, bursitis, lateral and medial epicondylitis ( commonly referred to as tennis elbow and golfer's elbow respectively ) and some types of palmar-plantar hyperhidrosis.
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Other speculative risk factors for lateral epicondylitis include taking up tennis later in life, unaccustomed strenuous activity, decreased mental chronometry and speed and repetitive eccentric contraction of muscle ( controlled lengthening of a muscle group ).
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Although not yet conclusive, the short-term analgesic effect of manipulation techniques may allow more vigorous stretching and strengthening exercises, resulting in a better and faster recovery process of the affected tendon in lateral epicondylitis.
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Their troubles go by many names _ cumulative trauma disorder, work-related musculo-skeletal disorder of the upper extremities, RSI or repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tension neck syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome _ even tennis or golf elbow ( epicondylitis ).
