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What is the condition known as epicondylitis commonly referred to as?

Tennis elbow

Golf elbow

Carpenter's elbow

Epicondylitis is commonly referred to as "tennis elbow." This term describes a specific condition characterized by pain on the outer part of the elbow, which arises due to inflammation of the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Although tennis elbow is associated with the sport of tennis, it can occur due to any repetitive wrist and arm motions, making it common among individuals involved in various activities that strain the elbow.

The term "golf elbow" refers to medial epicondylitis, which affects the inner part of the elbow and is different from epicondylitis affecting the outer aspect. "Carpenter’s elbow" and "wrestler's elbow" are not standard medical terms recognized in the context of epicondylitis and cannot be interchangeably used to describe this specific condition.

Understanding this distinction is important for recognizing the symptoms and appropriate treatment for each type of elbow condition.

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Wrester's elbow

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