Introduction- It is an inflammatory condition of common extensor origin over the lateral epicondyle of humerus following an injury or sudden contraction of the common extensor origin. Exact etiology is unknown.

Clinical Features-

•   Pain over lateral aspect of elbow

•   Sense of weakness when lifting even small object

•   Localized tenderness

Investigation-

•    Test - ask the patient to keep the elbow wrist & fingers in full flexion and forearm in full pronation. Jerky extension of elbow causes marked pain at lateral epicondyle.

•   X-raysarenormal

Treatment-

•   Rest to the elbow along with anti inflammatory drugs is very helpful

•   Course of ultrasonic therapy is given

•   Resistant cases will respond to local injection of steroid

If patient does not respond to the conservative treatment then refer to higher centre for operative procedures where all the facilities are available.