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Tennis Elbow (Elbow, Tennis) Summary

Description: A condition characterized by pain in or near the lateral humeral epicondyle or in the forearm extensor muscle mass as a result of unusual strain. It occurs in tennis players as well as housewives, artisans, and violinists.

Also Known As: Elbow, Tennis; Elbows, Tennis; Epicondylitides, Lateral Humeral; Humeral Epicondylitides, Lateral; Humeral Epicondylitis, Lateral Show All >>

Networked: 149 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 31 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Tennis Elbow

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 10 results : IBA
  2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : IBA
  3. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum A Toxin) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results : FDA 2
  4. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors) : 1 outcome in 3 results : IBA
  5. polidocanol (Laureth) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 1
  6. Placebos : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  7. Glucose (Dextrose) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 175 Generic
  8. Naproxen (Naprosyn) : 1 study in 4 results : FDA 40 Generic
  9. Sodium Chloride (Saline Solution) : 1 study in 1 result : FDA 279 Generic
  10. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide) : 1 study in 1 result : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Tennis Elbow

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
  3. Shock
  4. Athletic Injuries (Sports Injuries)
  5. Low Back Pain (Lumbago)
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Key Therapies for Tennis Elbow

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  1. Injections : 4 outcomes 9 studies in 32 results
  2. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) : 1 outcome 4 studies in 6 results
  3. Tenotomy : 1 outcome 3 studies in 8 results
  4. Decompression : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
  5. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results
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