Elbow (Minor): Difference between revisions

Revision as of 20:54, 7 March 2012

Injury:

Diag: Swelling; FROM; ?aspirate

Rx: Avoid trauma and excessive pressure; chronic = surg

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 ==[[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]]==