Lateral Epicondylitis

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the literature on lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow. It details how the injury is caused and the anatomy involved. It further discusses the legal issues involved in claiming for this injury and the worker's compensation involved. The paper concludes with management strategies for acute and chronic cases, as well as diagnostic methods.

Table of Contents:
Mechanism of Injury/Force Involved
Legal Concerns: How To Prevent When Dealing With Injury in Canada
Assessment and Management Strategies Acute and Chronic Cases

From the Paper:

"Lateral epicondylitis occurs as the "muscle bellies" of the forearm narrow and "merge into the tendons" creating "highly focused stress" at the point where the tendons and bones insert into the bone of the elbow (Nicholas 1). Injury to the outer region or lateral portion of the elbow is considered one of the most common injuries in the sport of tennis; the name 'tennis elbow' hence arises and is commonly the result of "overuse of the extensor tendons of the forearm, particularly the extensor carpi radialis brevis" (Nicholas 1)."

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