Epicondylitis
Encyclopedia
Epicondylitis refers to an inflammation
of an epicondyle
.
Types include:
Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process...
of an epicondyle
Epicondyle
Epicondyle may refer to:...
.
Types include:
- Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbowTennis elbowLateral epicondylitis or lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow, shooter's elbow and archer's elbow, is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender...
.
- Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer's elbowGolfer's elbowGolfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the medial epicondyle of the elbow. It is in some ways similar to tennis elbow....
(Also thrower's elbow).