Medial epicondylitis

Question 1

What is medial epicondylitis also known as

Answer 1

golfer’s elbow
pitcher’s elbow
bowler’s elbow

Question 2

What is medial epicondylitis

Answer 2

microtrauma to the flexor carpi radialis tendon insertion on the medial epicondyle

Question 3

How does medial epicondylitis present

Answer 3

• Tender to palpation on the medial epicondyle

- Increased pain w/ resisted flexion and pronation of the wrist

Question 4

How txt medial epicondylitis

Answer 4

rest
ice
nsaids
physical therapy
iontrophoresis
refer

Question 5

When should medial epicondylitis improve

Answer 5

7-10 days