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There is no indication of septic arthritis in this patient as the joint is not swollen and the pain is not acute-onset; the pain has been present for the last 2 months. This case is a classical presentation of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
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Septic arthritis
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Lateral epicondylitis occurs when the muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm are used repetitively, causing strain on those muscles, and subsequent pain. The classic presentation of tennis elbow is pain on wrist extension at the elbow.
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Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
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This is where the ulnar nerve is compressed in the cubital fossa, leading to numbness and tingling in the ring and little finger. As this patient describes no numbness or tingling, this diagnosis is unlikely.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome
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Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) occurs when the muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm are used repetitively, leading to pain. This typically presents as elbow pain worse on wrist flexion, not extension.
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Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
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This would present with pain in the whole arm, not just the elbow joint. There would also be numbness and tingling.
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Brachial plexus injury
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Lateral epicondylitis
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A 28-year-old male presents to the GP with pain in his left elbow, which has been present for 2 months. He finds that it is worse when his arm is outstretched and he extends his wrist.

There is no numbness or tingling in his left arm and his radial pulses are strong. There is no swelling of the elbow joint.

He is a keen sportsman, playing a variety of sports including tennis and golf.

What is the cause of his elbow pain?
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