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Elbow injuries and disorders
Epicondylitis

Epicondylitis

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Is a type of:

Elbow injuries and disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Arm

Types of

Tennis elbow
Condition

Symptoms

Elbow pain
Elbow swelling

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Epicondylitis
NSAIDs
Steroid shot

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Epicondylitis

Surgery

Surgery
Laser therapy

Other treatments

Bracing
Physical therapy
Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)

Risk factors

Personal

Athlete
Lifting heavy objects
Cigarette smoking

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