Tennis is popular in the United States, with millions participating in the sport. Unlike many other sports, young, middle-aged, and elderly persons are actively playing tennis. Most injuries that are seen are secondary to overuse. Faulty stroke mechanics are often involved in the development of specific injuries seen in tennis players. Fortunately, most injuries respond to conservative treatment and do not require surgery. Most players are able to return to their previous level of activity after appropriate treatment. Content: Shoulder injuries Elbow injuries Lateral epicondylitis Medial epicondylitis Wrist injuries De Quervain's tenosynovitis Extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis Triangular fibrocartilage injury Hamate fracture Back injuries Lumbar strain Lumbar disc degeneration and herniation Facet impingement and arthropathy Knee injuries Patellofemoral dysfunction Jumper's knee Meniscal injury Bursitis Leg injuries Tennis leg Achilles tendonitis Medial tibial stress syndrome Foot and ankle injuries Ankle sprain Plantar fasciitis Tennis toe Summary References
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