Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Internet URL
http://www.orthoinfo.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=132&topcategory=Arm 
Sponsoring Agency
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Description
Tennis elbow is a degenerative condition of the tendon fibers responsible for anchoring the muscles that extend or lift the wrist and hand. Patients often complain of severe, burning pain on the outside part of the elbow. This document reviews risk factors/prevention, symptoms, and treatment options.