New data show that ultrasound-guided injections of growth factors-containing platelet-rich plasma are no more effective in treating recently developed epicondylitis than injections of saline. New data ...

Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. Whilst it is called "tennis elbow", it should be noted ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

Tennis elbow is common in young to middle-aged patients because of strain of the extensor tendons of the forearm. It occurs at the tenoperiosteal insertion into the extensor epicondyle of the humerus ...

When the extensor carpi-radialis brevis tissue develops pathological problems, like tendinosis, exostosis and calcification, known as lateral epicondylitis, surgery is sometimes the only avenue to ...

Elbow Pain is a common complaint in both young and older population. It is often due to over use or strain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons in the elbow joint. It is not serious if it is ...

'Tendinopathy' describes a range of conditions that affect tendons, causing pain, weakness and stiffness. The symptoms are usually associated with overuse. Sites commonly involved are the extensor ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...