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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Management of lateral elbow pain.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Musculoskeletal

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Tennis elbow
National
CKS: Tennis Elbow
National
NICE guidance: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow
National
NICE Guidance: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
California Department of Industrial Relations: Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) – Elbow Disorders Guideline
Local
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Medical Treatment Guidelines: Elbow Injuries (2021)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended first-line treatments for a patient diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How can I differentiate between lateral epicondylitis and other causes of lateral elbow pain during a clinical assessment?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What criteria should I use to decide when to refer a patient with tennis elbow for specialist evaluation?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What role do corticosteroid injections play in the management of lateral epicondylitis, and what are the potential risks?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How long should I advise a patient to rest and modify activities to effectively manage their tennis elbow symptoms?Updated: 8/16/2025
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