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Epicondylitis

Epicondylitis

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Is a type of:

Elbow injuries and disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Arm

Types of

Condition

Symptoms

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Epicondylitis

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Epicondylitis

Surgery

3.4

Other treatments

Physical therapy

Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)

Risk factors

Personal

Lifting heavy objects

Cigarette smoking

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