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Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is the common name used for the elbow condition called lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). It is...

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

What is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint. It is one of the most common causes of pain in the adult shoulder. The shoulder is a 'ball-and-socket' joint. A ‘ball' at the top of the upper arm...

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Tennis Elbow Surgery

Tennis Elbow Surgery

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and micro-tears in the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle. The lateral...

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