Medial epicondylitis: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Overuse syndrome affecting the | *Overuse syndrome affecting the wrist and digit flexors | ||
*Also seen in pitchers and rock-climbers | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*TTP over | *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== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 7 March 2012
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)
See Also
Source
Tintinalli