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title: Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
description: Lateral Epicondylitis, commonly called tennis elbow,  is a degeneration of the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow.
---

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# [Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/lateral-epicondylitis-tennis-elbow)

 Written by [discmdgroup](https://www.discmdgroup.com/blog/author/discmdgroup) | Jun 22, 2012 8:39:02 PM

This condition, commonly called tennis elbow,  is a degeneration of the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow.

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