Surgical and Non-Surgical Management Strategies for Lateral Epicondylitis

Meisam  Jafari Kafiabadi; Amir Sabaghzadeh; Farsad Biglari; Amin Karami; Mehrdad Sadighi; Adel Ebrahimpour

doi:10.18502/jost.v7i1.5958

Meisam Jafari Kafiabadi Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Amir Sabaghzadeh Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Farsad Biglari Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Amin Karami Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Mehrdad Sadighi
Adel Ebrahimpour Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shohada Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jost.v7i1.5958

Keywords: Exercise Therapy; Lateral Epicondylitis; Tennis Elbow; Treatment

Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is one of the major causes of elbow pain. Despite being a self-limiting condition, its high incidence can cause a significant socioeconomic burden. Many treatment modalities have been proposed for the treatment, but the optimal strategy is still unknown. In this article, we discuss surgical and non-surgical strategies for the treatment of LE and address the research gaps.