It is characterised by pain on the outside of the elbow and is a problem with tendons around the elbow. Tendons attach muscles to bone so using and stretching the muscles will have an effect on the tendon.
One or more tendons which attach around the elbow and move the wrist and forearm become inflamed. If the inflammation process continues the tendons can then show changes of wear and tear, with the tendon tissue becoming thickened or swollen. One muscle (called extensor carpi radialis brevis) is commonly involved, although it works in conjunction with several others so can be difficult to isolate and test specifically.
Gripping, writing and/or twisting movements requiring muscular effort often make the pain worse. The discomfort can be felt into the forearm (i.e. along the length of the muscles).
This test, shown for the right elbow, is often painful, and can be worse when the elbow is straight. Resistance to middle finger extension is another commonly positive test.
It is characterised by pain on the outside of the elbow and is a problem with tendons around the elbow. Tendons attach muscles to bone so using and stretching the muscles will have an effect on the tendon.One or more tendons which attach around the elbow and move the wrist and forearm become inflamed. If the inflammation process continues the tendons can then show changes of wear and tear, with the tendon tissue becoming thickened or swollen. One muscle (called extensor carpi radialis brevis) is commonly involved, although it works in conjunction with several others so can be difficult to isolate and test specifically.Gripping, writing and/or twisting movements requiring muscular effort often make the pain worse. The discomfort can be felt into the forearm (i.e. along the length of the muscles).This test, shown for the right elbow, is often painful, and can be worse when the elbow is straight. Resistance to middle finger extension is another commonly positive test.
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