Medial epicondylitis

Background

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

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

Elbow (Minor)

Source

Tintinalli