Medial Elbow Pain: Golf Elbow and Beyond
摘要
Medial elbow pain is less common than its lateral counterpart, as indicated by a population-based study reporting a prevalence of 1.3% for definite lateral epicondylitis compared to 0.4% for medial epicondylitis [1]. Factors such as smoking, obesity, repetitive movements, and forceful activities have demonstrated independent associations with medial epicondylitis [2]. Those involved in overhead throwing and heavy lifting professions face an elevated risk of developing medial elbow pain. In the pediatric context, little league elbow, encompassing various injuries to the medial side of the elbow in adolescent pitchers, is a potential diagnosis [3].