Tennis elbow

 

What is Tennis elbow❓

 Pain on the outer side of the elbow 😖

 Strain on the tendons from the forearm that attach around the elbow

 

What are the symptoms of Tennis elbow❓

 Pain on rotation of the arm e.g. using a screwdriver 😖

 

How do you diagnose Tennis elbow❓

 Symptoms and examination 🏨

 

How do you treat Tennis elbow❓ 

 Resting 💤

 Paracetamol 💊

 Ice packs

 Ibuprofen 💊

 Physiotherapy

 Steroid injection 💉

 

Why should I worry about Tennis elbow❓ 

 Can return and in some cases may require surgery 🏨

 

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