Tennis elbow

Question

33 years old male patient,came to clinic, complaining about 
pain in his left arm since 15 days, 
no associated history for trauma, fall, lifting heavy weight, any sort of compression on hand for long time, etc.

on being asked about the location of pain, he points toward his left lateral epicondyle region.
He says, it's even difficult to drive his car and feels pain on gripping something.
Not relieved by taking Diclofenac, Oxalgin gel,etc.
Never had anything like this before.
No H/o D.M., H.T.
Vitals are stable
Other systems within normal limits

Local examination:
No swelling
No temperature changes
Pulsations intact
Sensations intact

Tenderness present on lateral epicondyle extension and supination (with discomfort).

X ray left elbow advised
Provisional diagnosis : Tennis elbow

Management : REST, ICE PACK, PAINKILLERS, STRAP.

Any other interventions required?

Satish Reddy Chalamala · Answer

Steroid injection

Tennis elbow

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Thank you doctor

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