AJSM Webinar Series - October 2024: Overview and Current Concepts in Lateral Epicondylitis: An AJSM / APKASS Webinar-AJSM APKASS October 2024 Webinar Recording

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The American Journal of Sports Medicine, in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy, and Sports Medicine Society, conducted a webinar focused on lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. Hosted by Dr. Erica Colleen, the event featured presentations from experts in the field: Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Dr. Clara Wong, Dr. Lu Juzhou, and Dr. Inho Jeon. Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo discussed diagnostic approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding various conditions that can present as lateral elbow pain, beyond just tennis elbow. He highlighted common causes of elbow pain, diagnostic techniques, and stressed the need for thorough clinical exams. Dr. Wong provided an overview of surgical management for lateral epicondylitis, detailing historical and modern surgical strategies. She emphasized that surgery should be considered when conservative treatments fail, highlighting the importance of patient selection and counseling. Dr. Lu discussed atypical presentations of lateral epicondylitis, such as those arising from misdiagnosis or improper treatment, and stressed the significance of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment specific to each condition. Finally, Dr. Jeon addressed lateral epicondylitis cases with elbow instability, outlining surgical options and emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis to tailor appropriate treatment strategies. An interactive Q&A session followed, addressing various aspects of treatment and diagnosis. This collaborative event aimed to enhance understanding and management of lateral epicondylitis in medical practice.

Keywords

lateral epicondylitis

tennis elbow

diagnostic approaches

surgical management

elbow pain

patient selection

conservative treatments

misdiagnosis

elbow instability

treatment strategies

medical practice

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