What is Epicondylitis? Epicondylitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tendons that attach to the bony prominences (epicondyles) on the outer or inner aspects of the elbow. The two common types include: Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): Affects the outer part of the elbow Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow): Affects the inner part of the elbow Epicondylitis