Golfer’s Elbow

WRULD covers a number of conditions variously known as telegraphist s, writer s or twister s cramp and tenosynovitis, all of which became prescribed diseases in 1948. Other common conditions include carpal turmel syndrome, tennis and golfer s elbow. 

Epicondylitis is a common elbow problem, generally called tennis elbow if the lateral epicondyle is involved and golfer s elbow if the medial epicondyle is involved. This is an overuse syndrome that is associated with any activity that requires repetitive pronation and supination, such as gripping a tennis racquet, golf club, screwdriver, or doorknob. The wrist extensor muscles are involved in lateral epicondylitis. 

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