Explore the common condition known as Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, drawing from our sources. Learn about the typical symptoms like sharp, intermittent pain over the lateral elbow that can radiate down the forearm, often aggravated by simple activities like gripping or using a screwdriver.

Understand the likely cause – microtrauma and tendinosis, particularly at the origin of the Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle. We'll also discuss what doctors look for during an examination, including tenderness at the lateral epicondyle, increased pain with resisted wrist extension, and specific tests like the Coffee cup test, Mills' test, and Maudsley's test.

Beyond the Diagnosis: Treating Your Tennis Elbow Dive into how Tennis Elbow is diagnosed and managed, according to our sources. While imaging studies like X-rays and MRIs are rarely the primary diagnostic tool but can help exclude other causes, the diagnosis is mainly based on clinical findings. Learn about potential conditions that can mimic Tennis Elbow, including nerve issues like Radiculopathy or Posterior Interosseus Syndrome, or joint problems like Osteoarthritis or Osteochondritis dissecans.

We'll then cover the wide range of management options, starting with conservative approaches like activity cessation, ice, bracing, and medications like NSAIDs or short-term corticosteroid injections.Discover the importance of Physiotherapy with its various techniques, noted for its high success rate. Finally, understand when surgical intervention is considered (usually after 6 months of failed conservative management), and explore different surgical techniques discussed in the sources, including arthroscopic, open, and percutaneous needle procedures.