Tennis Elbow/Golfer’S Elbow (Epicondylitis Humeri): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by epicondylitis humeri (tennis elbow/golfers elbow):

Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99).

• Ulnar compression syndrome – in this case, pressure on the nerve can cause nerve damage. This is noticeable by numbness and tingling as well as pain in the ring and little finger area and in the adjacent palm area.

Prognostic factors [S2k guideline]

• Acute severe pain at initial presentation
• Renewed occurrence of the complaints
• Symptom duration > 3 months
• Physical occupational activities
• Unilateral manual activities
• Concomitant neck pain (with and without evidence of nerve compression syndrome).
• Depressive episodes