Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylar tendonitis)

A 20y old woman presents complaining of proximal forearm pain exacerbated by extension of the wrist against resistance with the elbow extended. She denies trauma but is an avid racquetball player. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• a.Lateral epicondylar tendonitis
• b.Medial epicondylar tendonitis
• c.Olecranon bursitis
• d.Biceps tendinitis
• e.Long thoracic nerve early paralysis

The answer is (a).

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylar tendonitis is most commonly characterized by ................

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