An injury characterised by pain and tenderness of medial humeral epicondyle at the origin of the flexor tendons of the forearm
Management Rest, steroid injection if severe; amputation if intractable

golfer's elbow

Medial epicondylitis Sports medicine An injury characterized by pain and tenderness of medial humeral epicondyle at origin of flexor tendons—caused by too much golfing off Treatment Rest, corticosteroid injection if severe. Cf Tennis elbow.

golfer's elbow

Inflammation of the tendon attachment at the bony prominence on the inner side of the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus). A number of forearm muscles are inserted at this point and overuse, as in inept golf causes partial tearing or strain. ‘Tennis elbow’ is the same condition. Rest is essential.

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