肱骨外上髁炎
Alias网球肘
Traditional Chinese Medicine Definition
Tennis Elbow, also known as Humeral Epicondylitis, is one of the common diseases in the field of traumatology in traditional Chinese medicine. According to the classical text "Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine," this condition is often caused by overuse, trauma, or invasion of cold and dampness into the elbow, leading to damage of the tendons and vessels, and obstructed circulation of Qi and blood, thereby causing pain on the lateral side of the elbow and limited range of motion.
In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the core pathogenesis of Humeral Epicondylitis is the damage to the tendons and vessels, and the obstruction of Qi and blood circulation. Common triggers include long-term repetitive labor involving the arms, cold exposure of the elbow, or trauma. During the process of differentiation, attention should be paid to distinguishing between cold and heat, and deficiency and excess. The pattern of Wind-Cold Obstruction manifests as pain on the lateral side of the elbow that worsens with cold; while the pattern of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis presents as sharp pain on the lateral side of the elbow, which is tender to the touch. The overall treatment approach suggests the elimination of wind and cold, warming the meridians and collaterals, and promoting blood circulation to resolve stasis, as well as regulating Qi and alleviating pain. In the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment of Humeral Epicondylitis focuses on harmonizing Qi and blood, unblocking the meridians and collaterals, and restoring the function of the elbow.
Common Syndrome Types and Key Points of Differentiation
风寒阻络证
Main Manifestations：肘外侧疼痛,遇冷加重
Management Approach：祛风散寒,温经通络
气滞血瘀证
Main Manifestations：肘外侧刺痛,拒按
Management Approach：活血化瘀,理气止痛
The above syndrome information is based on traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and clinical standards. Specific differentiation should be completed by a practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician in person.
Physician's Clinical Insights
Patients with tennis elbow often suffer from disharmony of tendons and vessels due to overuse, and the treatment of relaxing tendons and collaterals is often effective.
— 唐玉兰 中医执业医师（师承）
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参考文献：《中医内科学》（十三五规划教材）、《中医病证诊断疗效标准》(ZY/T001.1-94)、《中医病证分类与代码》(GB/T 15657-2021)