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Orthopedics & Traumatology

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

ICD-10 Code
M77.00

Orthopedic Clinical Criteria for Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow).

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with insidious onset of medial elbow pain, exacerbated by repetitive wrist flexion and forearm pronation. No history of acute trauma or neurological deficit.

Clinical Examination Findings

Patient is in no acute distress. Vitals stable. General physical examination is unremarkable, focusing on the affected upper extremity.

Treatment Protocol

Conservative management initiated: activity modification, NSAIDs, eccentric strengthening exercises, and physical therapy. Consider corticosteroid injection if refractory.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.