A 36-year-old male complains of pain and weakness in the elbow.He reports that he is a warehouse worker and lifts boxes daily.MRI reveals inflammation of the tendon where it attaches to bone.This condition is called:
A) Periostitis
B) Muscle strain
C) Bursitis
D) Epicondylopathy

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When force is sufficient to cause microscopic tears (microtears)in tissue,the result is known epicondylopathy.
When force is sufficient to cause microscopic tears (microtears)in tissue,the result is known epicondylopathy,not periostitis.
Muscle strain is local muscle damage that occurs when the muscle is stretched beyond capacity.
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae.

A 36-Year-Old Male Complains of Pain and Weakness in the Elbow.He