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Dr. Daniel C. Eby

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

Written by Daniel C. Eby, DO on . Posted in Arm.

Did you try to golf without any warm-up or practice? Is your elbow hurting or bruised after playing a match or golf?

Golfer’s elbow is the common name for medial epicondylitis. This means there is inflammation and possible injury to the tendons that are used when swinging a golf club.

Causes and Risk Factors

Repetitive activity such as swinging a golf club or throwing a baseball can cause this condition.

Symptoms

  • Pain on the inside of the elbow
  • Difficulty or painful flexion of the wrist

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Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Written by Daniel C. Eby, DO on . Posted in Arm.

Is your backhand swing causing you pain? Is your elbow hurting or bruised after playing a friendly match of tennis?

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is inflammation of the tendon that connects the muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand to the upper arm at the elbow. The tendon on the bony outside part of the elbow is most often irritated by overuse during physical activity.

Causes and Risk Factors

Repetitive activity such as swinging a tennis racquet or throwing a baseball can cause this condition.

Symptoms

  • Pain on the inside of the elbow
  • Difficulty or painful extension of the wrist

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