Golfer's elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow (pronunciation: /ˈɡɒlfərz ˈelboʊ/), also known as medial epicondylitis (pronunciation: /ˌmiːdiːəl ˌɛpɪkəndaɪˈlaɪtɪs/), is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.
Etymology
The term "Golfer's elbow" is derived from the sport of golf, as the condition is common among golfers. The medical term "medial epicondylitis" is derived from the Latin words 'medius' meaning middle, 'epicondylus' meaning elbow, and '-itis' meaning inflammation.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Golfer's elbow include:
- Pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow
- Stiffness in the elbow
- Weakness in the hands and wrists
- Numbness or tingling that radiates into one or more fingers, usually the ring and little fingers
Causes
Golfer's elbow is caused by damage to the muscles and tendons that control your wrist and fingers. The damage is typically related to excess or repeated stress, especially forceful wrist and finger motions. Improper lifting, throwing or hitting, as well as too little warmup or poor conditioning, can also contribute to golfer's elbow.
Treatment
Treatment for Golfer's elbow includes rest, physical therapy, pain relievers, and in some cases, surgery. It's also important to avoid activities that may cause further pain or damage.
Related Terms
- Tennis elbow: A condition similar to Golfer's elbow, but the pain is located on the outside of the elbow.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation or irritation of a tendon.
- Epicondyle: The rounded eminence on a bone that lies adjacent to the condyle (a round prominence at the end of a bone, usually where it articulates with another bone).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Golfer's elbow
- Wikipedia's article - Golfer's elbow
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski