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Tennis Elbow

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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 rehabilitation programme, and the judicious use of surgical intervention usually results in full recovery and excellent functional outcomes.

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  1. Lake Centre for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Leesburg, Florida, USA

    Carl O. Ollivierre & Robert P. Nirschl

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Ollivierre, C.O., Nirschl, R.P. Tennis Elbow. Sports Med 22, 133–139 (1996). https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199622020-00006

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