Tennis Elbow
| Definition: |
A condition characterized by pain in or near the lateral humeral epicondyle or in the forearm extensor muscle mass as a result of unusual strain. It occurs in tennis players as well as housewives, artisans, and violinists. |
| Notes: |
in "housewives |
| Previously Indexed: |
Athletic Injuries (1968-1981),Elbow (1966-1981),Elbow Joint (1966-1981),Sports (1966-1975),Sports Medicine (1966-1967),Tendinitis (1966-1981),Tennis (1976-1981) |
Tennis Elbow Definitions and Terms
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