tennis elbow test

The tennis elbow test is an examination of the elbow for the diagnosis of tennis elbow. The tennis elbow refers to the epicondylitis of the inside and outside of the humerus. The former is (forehand tennis elbow) and the latter is (reverse tennis elbow), which is more common with backhand tennis elbow. About 90% or more. Chronic injurious myofasciitis with muscle fiber tears, hemorrhage, and adhesions occurred outside the superior iliac crest of the humerus. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Negative: There is no abnormal pain in the upper iliac crest or elbow back. Positive: A positive result is caused by pain in the upper humerus or elbow back: suggesting a tennis elbow. Tips: Check your relaxation, face it positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. There is no abnormal pain in the upper temporal or elbow of the humerus. Clinical significance Abnormal results: Pain in the upper humerus or elbow back is positive; suggesting tennis elbow. People to check: tennis players, people with abnormal pain in their elbows. Positive results may be diseases: external humeral epicondylitis, elbow joint rigidity, elbow syndrome considerations Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient is bent elbow, the hand is placed flat on the table, the doctor's index finger presses the patient's thumb, and the patient is forced to tilt the thumb. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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