What Is the Treatment for Lateral Epicondylitis?

Lateral epicondylitis presents with lateral elbow pain and reduced elbow function. This first-line protocol defines a structured conservative approach with clear targets across multiple timepoints.

Approach Overview

Management begins with activity modification to avoid overuse of the affected area, combined with anti-inflammatory measures applied to the lateral elbow.

Additional components, the complete sequence, and all clinical specifics are in the full evidence-based protocol.

Treatment Goals

Resolution of lateral elbow pain within 4 weeks
Decreased frequency and severity of lateral elbow pain at 2–12 weeks
Improved elbow function at 26 weeks

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References

DOI: 10.1155/2020/6965381

Modification of activity and avoidance of overwork are essential components for any treatment protocol.
Five recent placebo-controlled trials demonstrate that topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are effective within four weeks in the treatment of LE.
the use of counterforce brace can significantly decrease the frequency and severity of pain for 2–12 weeks and improve the elbow function at 26 weeks, compared with the placebo group.

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