epicondylitis
Inflamed elbow bump
Epicondylitis is inflammation where tendons attach to the bony bumps (epicondyles) on either side of the elbow.
Tennis elbow affects the outer epicondyle from repetitive gripping and wrist extension; golfer's elbow affects the inner epicondyle.
Despite the names, most cases come from occupational strain rather than sports: The carpenter developed epicondylitis from years of hammering.
Tendon damage from strain
- tendinosisCollagen breakdown in tendons
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
- overuseExcessive employment of something
- repetitiveMarked by recurrence
strain · degeneration · injury · chronic · acute · bilateral · recurrent · occupational
Bodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- achePersistent dull discomfort
soreness · swelling · radiating · burning · throbbing · inflammation · discomfort · sensitivity
Arm's middle joint
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- extensorJoint-opening muscle
- flexorMuscle that bends joints
- muscleContractile body tissue
lateral · medial · forearm · humerus · attachment · insertion · origin · wrist
Device providing structural stability
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- orthosisExternal body support device
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- restCessation of activity
ice · compression · ultrasound · stretching · strengthening · cortisone · injection · massage
Suspended recreational seat
- gripSecure manual hold
- clubOrganization with membership
- golfer's elbowInner elbow tendon inflammation
- driveOperate a vehicle
tendinopathy
Tendon damage from strain
- tendinosisCollagen breakdown in tendons
- tendinitisInflamed tissue joining muscle to bone
- overuseExcessive employment of something
repetitive · strain · degeneration · injury · chronic · acute · bilateral · recurrent · occupational
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
ache · soreness · swelling · radiating · burning · throbbing · inflammation · discomfort · sensitivity
elbow
Arm's middle joint
muscle · lateral · medial · forearm · humerus · attachment · insertion · origin · wrist · grip
brace
Device providing structural stability
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- orthosisExternal body support device
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
rest · ice · compression · ultrasound · stretching · strengthening · cortisone · injection · massage · shockwave
swing
Suspended recreational seat
- gripSecure manual hold
- clubOrganization with membership
- golfer's elbowInner elbow tendon inflammation
backhand
Racket stroke across body
grip · forehand · stroke · court · player · overhead · volley
epicondylitisfracture
Split in hard material
bone break · elbow fracture · dislocation · avulsion · osteomyelitis