Medial Epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is another term for medial epicondylitis?
A
Golfer’s elbow
2
Q
How does medial epicondylitis present?
A
Pain on the inside of elbow- localised to medical epicondyle
Numbness / tingling in the 4th and 5th finger due to ulnar nerve involvement
3
Q
What makes the elbow pain worse?
A
Wrist flexion
Wrist pronation
Resisted forearm pronation
Gripping and flexing
4
Q
How is medial epicondylitis diagnosed?
A
Clinically
5
Q
What is the management of medial epicondylitis?
A
Rest
Analgesia
6
Q
What would be done if there was no improvement after 6 months medical management?
A
Surgical debridement of damaged tissue
