Tennis elbow. Current concepts of treatment and rehabilitation.

Ollivierre, C O; Nirschl, R P · Sports Med · 1996

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Abstract

Tennis elbow occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the musculotendinous unit causing inflammatory and degenerative tissue damage. A good understanding of the aetiology and pathoanatomy will aid the clinician in preventing and recognising this condition. Early recognition with a quality rehabilitative programme, and the judicious use of surgical intervention usually results in full recovery and excellent functional outcomes.

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