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Golfer's Elbow

A condition in which repeated micro-damage to the tendon on the inner elbow (the flexors) causes pain. The inside of the elbow hurts when lifting objects or bending the wrist.

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Golfer's Elbow

Q. What is golfer's elbow?

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Inflammation of tendons on inner elbow from overuse.

📝 Detailed Answer

Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis): ① inflammation of tendons on inner elbow, ② symptoms: pain on inside of elbow, worse with gripping/twisting, ③ causes: repetitive forearm flexion, ④ less common than tennis elbow, ⑤ diagnosis: clinical exam.
Hyo-seop Kim

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Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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