A member asked:

Is tennis elbow the same condition as tendonitis?

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Dr. Ray Holt answered

Yes: It's also known as lateral epicondylitis.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tendinopathy: The answer is both yes an no. We prefer the term tendinopathy which represents degneerative breaking down collagen fibers rather than a true inflammation or "it is" there is no real infllammation at the sourece of tennis elbow.

Answered 11/12/2012

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