HOW I MANAGE TENNIS AND GOLFERS ELBOW

Lateral and medial epicondylitis are common in sports and work activit ies that require repetitive gripping or exert acute forces on the fore arm. Left untreated, epicondylitis may interfere with daily activities . Most patients respond to early conservative treatment consisting of activity modification, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and rehabil itation exercises. Approximately 5% of patients will fail conservative treatment and require surgery. The outcome for most patients followin g surgery is excellent.