Elbow

Question 1

Tennis Elbow

• What is it?

Answer 1

◦ Known as lateral epicondylitis, when tendons in the elbow are overloaded usually through motions on the wrist and arm

Question 2

Tennis Elbow

• Prevalence

Answer 2

◦ While tennis elbow affects people of all ages, it’s most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 50
- No gender difference in the prevalence of definite lateral epicondylitis.

Question 3

Golfer’s Elbow

• What is it?

Answer 3

◦ Known as Medial Epicondylitis, irritation on the inner side of the arm and elbow, unlike tennis elbow which is the lateral epicondylitis
◦ Elbow can be inflamed or hot
- t’s characterized by pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow

Question 4

Golfer’s Elbow

• Risk Factors

Answer 4

◦ Smoking

◦ Obese

Question 5

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• What is it

Answer 5

• When the ulnar nerve becomes compressed or irritated. This makes the hand and fingers numb when performing daily tasks and may cause weakness within muscles.

◦ Peripheral nerve compression, which is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 6

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Prevalence

Answer 6

◦ Common in both males and females with no specific age for onset

Question 7

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Risk factors

Answer 7

◦ Overhead throwing activities can affect this
◦ Obesity can also play a risk
◦ Resting elbows on a hard surface such as a desk job