Lateral epicondylitis in tennis: update on aetiology, biomechanics and treatment.

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Published in Br J Sports Med on July 06, 2007

Authors

Thomas De Smedt1, Andy de Jong, Wim Van Leemput, Dossche Lieven, Francis Van Glabbeek

Author Affiliations

1: University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. thomasdesmedt1@yahoo.com

Associated clinical trials:

Treatment of Epicondylitis by Ultrasound-guided Local Injections of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) | NCT02378285

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