Overview
Lateral epicondylitis (LE), commonly known as tennis elbow, is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness on the outer aspect of the elbow. It is often associated with overuse and repetitive motions of the forearm and wrist.Diagnosis
Risk factors associated with LE include female sex, smoking history, manual labor, and hypercholesterolemia 1.
Statin treatment for hypercholesterolemia has been described as potentially related to the development of LE 1.Management
Management strategies are not detailed in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
Female sex is identified as a risk factor for LE 1.Key Recommendations
Female gender, smoking history, manual labor, and hypercholesterolemia may increase the risk of LE 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
Consider statin treatment for hypercholesterolemia as potentially related to LE development 1. (Evidence: Weak)References
1 Chen Q, Shen P, Zhang B, Chen Y, Zheng C. A meta-analysis of the risk factors for lateral epicondylitis. Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists 2024. link