US Medical Term · conditions
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Epicondilitis Lateral (Codo de Tenista)
Also: Codo de Tenista (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) |
| Spanish (Español) | Epicondilitis Lateral (Codo de Tenista) |
| Chinese (中文) | 網球肘 |
| Korean (한국어) | 테니스 엘보 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm lồi cầu ngoài xương cánh tay |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Tennis Elbow |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cotovelo de Tenista (Epicondilite Lateral) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคข้อศอกนักเทนนิส |
| Japanese (日本語) | テニス肘（外側上顆炎） |
What it means
Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury causing pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow where the forearm tendons attach to the bony bump. Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players—any repetitive gripping or arm motion can cause it, such as painting, plumbing, or using a computer mouse. Symptoms include pain and burning on the outer elbow, weak grip strength, and worsening pain when gripping or lifting. Treatment includes rest, ice, physical therapy, bracing, and in some cases, corticosteroid injections or surgery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have tennis elbow from my work and my outer elbow is very painful when I grip anything.
Tengo epicondilitis lateral por mi trabajo y el lado externo del codo me duele mucho al agarrar cualquier cosa.
My tennis elbow is not improving with rest and I want to try physical therapy.
Mi codo de tenista no mejora con el reposo y quiero intentar la fisioterapia.
Would a cortisone injection help with my tennis elbow pain?
¿Una inyección de cortisona ayudaría con el dolor de mi codo de tenista?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M77 Other enthesopathiesRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026