injuries and poisoning
Lateral Epicondylitis
Introduction
Lateral epicondylitis is inflammation of the tendons of muscles that extend the hand backward and away from the palm. (See also Overview of Sports Injuries .) Pain develops in the outer aspect of the elbow and back side of the forearm. Ice, rest, analgesics, exercises, and sometimes a tennis elbow brace are usually effective. The forearm muscles that are attached to the outer part of the elbow can become sore when stressed repetitively (see figure When the Elbow Hurts ). The tendon that attaches these muscles to the elbow can become inflamed and very sore. 