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1
Q

tendons inserting into medial epicondyle act to

A

flex wrist

2
Q

tendons inserting into lateral epicondyle act to

A

extend wrist

3
Q

epicondylitis is due to

A

repetitive strain

4
Q

lateral epicondylitis aka

A

tennis elbow

5
Q

lateral epicondylitis - features

A

pain and tenderness lateral epicondyle ,often radiates down forearm

can lead to weakness in grip strength

6
Q

Mill’s test

A

elbow extended, forearm supinates and wrist extended

put pressure on lateral epicondyle

if painful –> lateral epicondylitis

7
Q

medial epicondylitis aka

A

golfer’s elbow

8
Q

medial epicondylitis features

A

pain medial epicondyle , often radiates down forearm

can lead to weakness in grip strength

9
Q

golfer’s elbow test

A

elbow extended, arm supinated and wrist extended

put pressure on medial epicondyle

if pain –> medial epicondylitis

10
Q

Mx

A

self-limiting

rest
NSAIDs
physio
steroid injections

11
Q

pain on resisted extension of wrist points to

A

lateral epicondylitis

12
Q

pain on resisted flexion of wrist and digits points to

A

medial epicondylitis