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Management of tennis elbow
Authors Chesterton, Mallen C, Hay
Published 8 June 2011 Volume 2011:2 Pages 53—59
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S10310
Review by Single anonymous peer review
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Linda S Chesterton, Christian D Mallen, Elaine M Hay
Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Primary Care Sciences, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK
Date of preparation: April 21, 2011
Conflict of interest: None declared
Clinical question: What is the best treatment for tennis elbow?
Results: Despite a wealth of research, there is no true consensus on the most efficacious management of tennis elbow especially for effective long-term outcomes. Corticosteroid injections do show large pain-relieving effects in the short term but are associated with risks of adverse events and long-term reoccurrence. Advice with a “wait and see” approach is recommended as the first-line treatment in primary care for most cases. In the medium term physiotherapy and or low-level laser therapy may be effective.
Implementation: Rule out alternative diagnosis. Onward referral may be indicated if the condition does not resolve after 12 months.
Keywords: tennis elbow, corticosteroids, physiotherapy, laser therapy
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