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===Background===
==Background==
*Overuse syndrome affecting the forearm, wrist, and digit extensors/supinators
*Overuse syndrome affecting the wrist and digit flexors
*Also seen in pitchers and rock-climbers
*Also known as "Golfer's elbow"


===Clinical Features===
{{Tendinopathy types}}
*TTP over the lateral epicondyle and pain w/ forced extension and supination of forearm


===Management===
==Clinical Features==
[[File:Golfers-Elbow SAG.jpg|thumb|Simulation showing injury]]
*TTP over medial epicondyle and pain with forced flexion and pronation of forearm/wrist
*Ulnar neuropathy may develop (given proximity of ulnar nerve to medial epicondyle)
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Elbow DDX}}
 
==Management==
*Conservative: rest, ice, NSAIDs, immobilization (often via counterforce brace)
*Conservative: rest, ice, NSAIDs, immobilization (often via counterforce brace)
==Disposition==
*Outpatient management


==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Elbow (Minor)]]
[[Elbow Diagnoses]]
 
==References==
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==Source==
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
Tintinalli
[[Category:Sports Medicine]]

Revisión actual - 19:47 31 ago 2022

Background

  • Overuse syndrome affecting the wrist and digit flexors
  • Also seen in pitchers and rock-climbers
  • Also known as "Golfer's elbow"

Tendinopathy Types

Clinical Features

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

Differential Diagnosis

Elbow Diagnoses

Radiograph-Positive

Radiograph-Negative

Pediatric

Management

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

Disposition

  • Outpatient management

See Also

Elbow Diagnoses

References