Medial Epicondylosis Flashcards
1
Q
Aka
A
Golfer’s elbow
2
Q
What is it bro
A
Medial elbow pain d/t tendinopathy of common flexor tendon at medial epicondyle
3
Q
What’s diff about M.E w/ kids?
A
Traction of apophysitis of medial epicondyle
4
Q
Age?
A
> 40 YO
5
Q
Common race?
A
Caucasian > black
6
Q
Yo, what’s da cause and what are my risk factors?
A
Overuse! (Valgus = throwing, golfing, flex/pron, tennis, skinny grip, occupation, volleyball)
Muscle imbalance
Tendon degen
VIBRATING TOOLS!
7
Q
What are some patterns??
A
Med epicondylosis = trailing elbow
Lateral epi = leading elbow
8
Q
Early tx?
A
POLICE Ice massage Splint > tension sleeve Manip/mob w/ PT US, LLLT, ESWT Restore varus stress, posterior radial glide not ok
9
Q
Late treatment
A
Mob/manip Transverse friction Myofascial releas US, cold laser, Mvt mod Splint
10
Q
Signs!?
A
Reverse cozens
Reverse mills
11
Q
What am i gonna cum into yer office to complain of yo?
A
Medial elbow sprain (generalized in kids, local in adults)
Insidious onset
Pain after rest AND during exercise
