A common elbow pathology often caused by repetitive wrist extension activities is which of the following?

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Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is caused by repetitive wrist extension activities such as playing tennis or other sports that involve gripping or lifting. Medial epicondylitis (also known as golfer's elbow) is caused by repetitive wrist flexion activities. Tendonitis of biceps tendon usually occurs in the shoulder and Volkmann's ischemic contracture is caused by compartment syndrome which results in a lack of blood flow to the forearm muscles.

A Common Elbow Pathology Often Caused by Repetitive Wrist Extension