Introduction The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon and its retaining sheath are commonly injured in sport. The anatomy of ECU results in a relatively complex array of injuries seen across a variety ...

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is the most common etiology of elbow pain and occurs in 1% to 3% of adults. Degenerative tendinosis of the origin of the extensor carpi ...

Tennis is the most popular of racket sports, and is practiced by people of all ages with recognised health benefits. As the number of practitioners is growing, more attention should be given to injury ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...