Table 1 Classification of lateral epicondylitis according to Nirschl et al. [11]
Stage | Characteristics |
|---|---|
I | Acute inflammation, which can spontaneously heal without residues |
II | Tendinosis of the tendon with angiofibroblastic hyperplasia, vascular hyperplasia and unorganized collagen |
III | Partial or complete rupture of the tendons |
IV | Fibrosis, soft tissue calcifications and osseous calcifications |