Question

Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm. This can be said because lateral epicondylitis is an irritation within the tissue that joins the forearm muscle to the elbow itself, and it's main symptoms consist of pain in the elbow, forearm and wrist.