Golfer's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a common condition that can affect individuals, both avid golfers and others. It's characterized by pain and discomfort on the inner side of the elbow, and if left untreated, it can impact your ability to perform everyday tasks or enjoy your favorite activities. Premier Orthopaedic Associates specializes in providing expert care and treatments for golfer's elbow, helping you find relief and regain strength in your elbow.
Golfer's Elbow is an overuse injury that affects the tendons on the inner side of the elbow, near the bony bump called the medial epicondyle. Despite its name, this condition isn't exclusive to golfers; it can occur in anyone who engages in repetitive gripping or wrist flexion activities. Common causes include sports such as golf, tennis, and weightlifting, as well as occupational tasks that involve repetitive hand movements.
At Premier Orthopaedic Associates, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatments to effectively manage Golfer's Elbow and help you regain pain-free functionality. Our approach includes:
In many cases, Golfer's Elbow can be managed conservatively. This may involve rest, the use of elbow braces or splints, and physical therapy to strengthen the affected muscles and improve flexibility.
Our pain management specialists may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications or corticosteroid injections to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
PRP injections are an innovative treatment option that uses your body's natural healing properties to promote tissue repair and reduce pain.
For cases that don't respond to conservative treatments, minimally invasive procedures such as ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy or percutaneous needle release may be considered to address the affected tendon.
In rare cases, when conservative and minimally invasive options are not effective, surgical intervention may be recommended to repair or release the damaged tendon.
