epicondylitis

• Termo médico que designa a inflamação dolorosa dos músculos e tecidos moles ao redor do epicôndilo, frequentemente causada por movimentos repetitivos ou sobrecarga. Pode se referir especificamente à epicondilite lateral (cotovelo de tenista) ou à epicondilite medial (cotovelo de golfista).

A medical term referring to painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle, often caused by repetitive motion or overuse.

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1. Inflammation of an epicondyleC1formalmedical

   A painful condition involving inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues surrounding an epicondyle, a bony projection at the end of a bone.

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   • The doctor diagnosed her with epicondylitis after she complained of elbow pain.
   • Epicondylitis is often caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm.
   • Treatment for epicondylitis typically includes rest, ice, and physical therapy.