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Lateral elbow tendinopathy — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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A 38-year-old climber has lateral elbow pain with gripping. Examination shows tenderness over the lateral epicondyle and pain with resisted wrist extension. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Lateral elbow tendinopathy

Lateral elbow tendinopathy presents with load-related lateral elbow pain and pain on resisted wrist extension or gripping. Climbers are exposed to high gripping loads. Neurological symptoms or trauma would prompt alternative diagnoses.

Reference: BJSM; NICE CKS elbow pain