ep·i·con·dy·li·tis ( p  -k ndl-  ts)n. Infection or inflammation of an epicondyle. |
Epicondylitis
A painful and sometimes disabling inflammation of the muscle and surrounding tissues of the elbow caused by repeated stress and strain on the forearm near the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (arm bone).
Mentioned in: Tennis Elbow
epicondylitis
[ep′ikon′dilī′tis]
a painful and sometimes disabling inflammation of the muscle and surrounding tissues of the elbow, caused by repeated strain on the forearm near the medial or lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The strain may result from violent extension or supination of the wrist against a resisting force, such as may occur in playing tennis or golf, twisting a screwdriver, or carrying a heavy load with the arm extended. Treatment usually includes rest, injection of procaine with or without hydrocortisone, stretching and strengthening of the muscle, and, in some cases, surgery to release part of the muscle from the epicondyle. See also golfer's elbow, lateral humeral epicondylitis.
epicondylitis
(ep´ikon´d
lī´tis),
n a painful repetitive strain injury of the elbow characterized by inflammation or lesions in the muscles or tendons where they attach to the bone. Often known as “tennis elbow” when it affects the outside of the joint or “golfer's elbow” when it affects the inside of the joint.
lī´tis), n a painful repetitive strain injury of the elbow characterized by inflammation or lesions in the muscles or tendons where they attach to the bone. Often known as “tennis elbow” when it affects the outside of the joint or “golfer's elbow” when it affects the inside of the joint.
epicondylitis
inflammation of an epicondyle or of tissues adjoining the humeral epicondyle.
epicondylitis
Orthopedics Inflammation of the elbow due to overuse
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