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The elbow is a hinge joint between the lower end of the humerus bone in the upper arm and the
upper end of the radius and ulnar bones in the lower arm. The arm is bent and rotated at the
elbow by the biceps muscles in the upper arm. Ligaments located at the front, back, and sides of
the elbow help stabilize the joint.
Common elbow problems include the following:
arthritis
Common forms of arthritis that can affect the
elbow include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
and infectious arthritis.
bursitis
Bursitis of the elbow, also called olecranon
bursitis, occurs as a result of injury or constant
pressure on the elbow (for example, when
leaning on a hard surface).
fractures
Falling on an outstretched hand or directly on the tip of the elbow can result in dislocation
and/or several types of fractures, depending on the fall.
injury
Repetitive strain on the elbow can cause inflammation
Medial Epicondylitis
(Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)
What is medial epicondylitis?
Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer's elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase
elbow, or forehand tennis elbow, is characterized by pain from the elbow to
the wrist on the palm side of the forearm. The pain is caused by damage to
the tendons that bend the wrist toward the palm. A tendon is a tough cord of
tissue that connects muscles to bones.
What causes medial epicondylitis?
Medial epicondylitis is caused by the excessive force used to bend the wrist
toward the palm, such as swinging a golf club or pitching a baseball. Other possible causes of
medial epicondylitis include the following:
using a too tightly strung, too short, and/or too heavy tennis racket
throwing a javelin
hitting the ball off center on the racket or hitting heavy, wet balls
hand pain
The symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome may resemble other medical conditions or problems,
including medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow). Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.