Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis in the Athlete

Lateral and medial epicondylitis are common pathologic conditions and can be debilitating problems for athletes. Lateral epicondylitis occurs much more commonly than medial epicondylitis but both can create significant and persistent symptoms that limit performance. Nonoperative management is the mainstay of treatment for both conditions with more invasive treatments, including surgical intervention, reserved for recalcitrant cases. Both pathological entities can be operatively managed by using either percutaneous, formal open, or arthroscopic surgical techniques.