Wrist, Hand and Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Medial epicondylitis is a painful inflammation of the medial epicondyle, the bony bump on the inner side of the elbow. The tendons that flex the wrist attach at the medial epicondyle.
Little Leaguer’s Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)
Little leaguer’s elbow is an overload or overstress injury to the elbow that occurs as a result of repetitive throwing motions. The growth plate in the elbow, the medial apophysitis, becomes irritated or inflamed with little leaguer’s elbow.