The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle aids in moving the hand. Specifically, it abducts and extends the hand at the wrist joint. The muscle works in concert with the extensor carpi radialis longus ...

When the extensor carpi-radialis brevis tissue develops pathological problems, like tendinosis, exostosis and calcification, known as lateral epicondylitis, surgery is sometimes the only avenue to ...

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 ...

Correspondence to Dr Jeremy Lewis, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, Wright Building, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, ...

In the largest analysis to date, researchers and clinicians have compared the efficacy and safety of non-surgical treatment options for tennis elbow -- also called enthesopathy of the extensor carpi ...

Background Home and supervised exercise programmes consisting of stretching and eccentric exercises have been recommended for the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET). No studies have ...