Elbow (Minor)

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Background

• Overuse syndrome affecting the wrist and digit flexors
• Also seen in pitchers and rock-climbers

Clinical Features

• TTP over medial epicondyle and pain w/ forced flexion and pronation of forearm/wrist
• Ulnar neuropathy may develop (given proximity of ulnar nerve to medial epicondyle)

Management

• Conservative: rest, ice, NSAIDs, immobilization (often via counterforce brace)

Olecranon Bursitis

Injury:

Diag: Swelling; FROM; ?aspirate

Rx: Avoid trauma and excessive pressure; chronic = surg

See Also

• Elbow Fracture

Source

• Tintinalli