Elbow / Wrist and Hand Pain
From a stubborn case of tennis elbow to a wrist injury that's not settling, problems in the elbow, wrist and hand can quietly limit far more than sport — typing, lifting and everyday tasks all suffer too.
From a stubborn case of tennis elbow to a wrist injury that's not settling, problems in the elbow, wrist and hand can quietly limit far more than sport — typing, lifting and everyday tasks all suffer too.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a load-related disorder of the wrist extensor tendon where it attaches to the outside of the elbow. It can affect racquet-sport players but is equally common with repetitive gripping, lifting, manual work or gym training. Pain is usually reproduced by gripping or resisted wrist extension and the diagnosis is primarily clinical. Ultrasound is useful when the presentation is atypical, a significant tear is suspected or symptoms have not responded as expected. Management focuses on explaining the condition, modifying aggravating loads without unnecessary complete rest, and progressively rebuilding wrist, elbow and shoulder capacity. Bracing or selected procedures may help some patients, but treatment choices should account for the variable natural history and the differing short- and long-term effects of injections. This information is educational and does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a load-related disorder of the wrist extensor tendon where it attaches to the outside of the elbow. It can affect racquet-sport players but is equally common with repetitive gripping, lifting, manual work or gym training. Pain is usually reproduced by gripping or resisted wrist extension and the diagnosis is primarily clinical. Ultrasound is useful when the presentation is atypical, a significant tear is suspected or symptoms have not responded as expected. Management focuses on explaining the condition, modifying aggravating loads without unnecessary complete rest, and progressively rebuilding wrist, elbow and shoulder capacity. Bracing or selected procedures may help some patients, but treatment choices should account for the variable natural history and the differing short- and long-term effects of injections. This information is educational and does not replace an individual medical assessment.