外侧或内上髁炎的主要预防方法是在工作场所和娱乐环境中采用符合人体工程学的正确方式来安排体位和行使功能,尤其是涉及上肢反复性任务或活动时。然而,支持外上髁炎职业病管理的证据较弱,[34]Dick FD, Graveling RA, Munro W, et al; Guideline Development Group. Workplace management of upper limb disorders: a systematic review. Occup Med (Lond). 2011;61:19-25.http://occmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/61/1/19.fullhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21127200?tool=bestpractice.com因为,有证据支持采用夹板疗法。[35]Bohr PC. Systematic review and analysis of work-related injuries to and conditions of the elbow. Am J Occupat Ther. 2011;65:24-28.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21309368?tool=bestpractice.com