Golfer's Elbow

From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide

Updated June 30, 2005

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Golfer's elbow is an inflammatory disorder. It is medically known as medial epicondylitis. Golfer's elbow results when the muscles that flex the wrist are overused. This overuse results in swelling, or inflammation of the muscle tendons. Golfer's elbow is named as such due to it's common occurence in golfers. Repetititve flexion of the wrist contributes to this disorder. Golfer's elbow is similar to tennis elbow. Read below to learn more on the symptoms and treatment of golfer's elbow.

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