Surgical and Non-Surgical Management Strategies for Lateral Epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the major causes of elbow pain. Despite being a self-limiting condition, its high incidence can cause a significant socioeconomic burden. Many treatment modalities have been proposed for the treatment, but the optimal strategy is still unknown. In this article,...

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Main Authors: Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi, Amir Sabaghzadeh, Farsad Biglari, Amin Karami, Mehrdad Sadighi, Adel Ebrahimpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
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Online Access:https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/250
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Summary:Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the major causes of elbow pain. Despite being a self-limiting condition, its high incidence can cause a significant socioeconomic burden. Many treatment modalities have been proposed for the treatment, but the optimal strategy is still unknown. In this article, we discuss surgical and non-surgical strategies for the treatment of LE and address the research gaps.
ISSN:2538-2330
2538-4600