Lateral epicondylalgia

Recent literature (search "google scholar" for examples) indicates that the term epicondylitis is no longer accurate. Apparently, the affected tissues do not correlate with an inflammatory process. Instead, the term epicondylalgia is proposed. This term describes the painful aspects of condition but does not insinuate inflammation as a component. Also, affected tissues are described as containing increased lactic acid and poor oxygen content. This may explain why healing is delayed and symptoms persist for so many people. I believe it also explains why many treatments aimed at decreasing inflammation have variable outcomes. The real crux of the problem is the cause. If the tissues themselves are not responsible, then gua sha is no better than cortisone, counter force braces, or rubbing the elbow with a cabbage. Any thoughts on causes or treatments with long term effectiveness?

Informed Consent

I'm curious to know how everyone is handling informed consent. As an informal poll on the topic, are you currently using:

1) signed document or

2) verbal, or

3) what's informed consent?.......oops!


Matt

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