Medial epicondylitis

From greek.doctor
  • Golf elbow = medial humerus epicondylitis
    • Overuse of flexor muscles causes chronic periostitis
      • The flexors originate from the medial epicondyle
    • Very common cause of elbow pain
    • Etiology
      • Many small repeating movements without rest
      • Golfing
      • Excessive computer use
    • Clinical features
      • Pain over medial epicondyle and the flexors
    • Treatment
      • Same as for tennis elbow