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Golfer's elbow is a painful condition of and near the bony bump of the inner elbow (the medial epicondyle), in contrast to tennis elbow which is a similar condition affecting the lateral epicondyle (the outside bump) of the elbow.
Golfer's elbow is an inflammation of the attachment of the muscles and tendons of the forearms on the inside of the elbow. This area can become very swollen and tender to the touch.
The injury is most commonly caused by overuse of the flexor muscles of the forearm that allows the palm of the hand to bend toward the forearm. Golfer's elbow can also be caused by a direct injury.
In rare cases, the inflammation may have no apparent cause and may be attributed to arthritis, rheumatism, or gout.
Treatment includes anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID's), physical therapy, including heat and ultrasound, and steroids may be injected into the elbow region.
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