Lateral epicondylitis: tendinitis or tendinosis?
https://doi.org/10.47529/2223-2524.2022.1.9
Abstract
Lateral epicondylitis is a common pathology of the musculoskeletal system resulting from repeated microtrauma of the extensor muscles of the forearm and their tendons. Lateral epicondylitis was previously thought to be tendinitis, which is an inflammatory reaction in the tendon. However, histopathologically, it has been shown to be low in inflammatory elements: macrophages and neutrophils. Thus, it is now believed that this pathology is a tendinosis, which is defined as a degenerative rather than an inflammatory process.
About the Authors
A. S. Samoylov
Russian State Research Center — Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander S. Samoylov, M.D., D.Sc. (Medicine), Professor, Corresponding Member of the RAS, general director
23, Marshal Novikov str., Moscow, 123098
M. V. Ivanov
Russian State Research Center — Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mark V. Ivanov, Assistant Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Medicine, Balneology and Physiotherapy of Biomedical University of Innovation and Continuing Education
23, Marshal Novikov str., Moscow, 123098
N. R. Zhestyankin
A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikita R. Zhestyankin, student
20, bld. 1, Delegatskaya str., Moscow, 127473
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Samoylov A.S., Ivanov M.V., Zhestyankin N.R. Lateral epicondylitis: tendinitis or tendinosis? Sports medicine: research and practice. 2022;12(1):73-76. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.47529/2223-2524.2022.1.9
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