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Medial epicondylopathy-microtrauma and pathologic overuse as a cause of degeneration of the flexor tendons
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Abstract
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| Background Medial epicondylitis is a common orthopedic condition that typically results from overuse or previous microtrauma of the flexor-pronator mass. Repetitive eccentric loading of the muscles leads to subsequent degeneration of the flexor tendons. Diagnosis Patients present with a painful elbow. In the case of concomitant elbow pathologies, including ulnar neuritis and ulnar collateral ligament injury, there should be a detailed examination. Generally, the diagnosis is based on the clinical examination. T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging can be useful for chronic courses, over 6 months. Treatment Nonsurgical management is the mainstay of treatment. Hence, surgical treatment may be indicated for patients with persistent symptoms after conservative treatment. In the case of a surgical treatment, arthroscopy can be useful to capture concomitant elbow pathologies. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Obere Extremität. - Darmstadt
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ELBOW HAND
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Publication
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Heidelberg
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Springer heidelberg
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2020
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ISSN
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1862-6599
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DOI
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10.1007/S11678-020-00603-Y
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Volume/pages
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p. 1-6
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ISI
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000574713100001
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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