Etymed
epicondylitis
Definition
Inflammation of the epicondyle, typically occurring at the elbow joint
Clinical context
A 45-year-old office worker presents with pain on the lateral aspect of the elbow that worsens with gripping and lifting objects. The pain is localized to the lateral epicondyle and is exacerbated by resisted wrist extension. Physical examination reveals tenderness over the lateral epicondyle with no signs of synovitis or joint effusion.
Mnemonic
Lateral elbow pain with wrist extension = Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)