Diseases

Medical Epicondylitis

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Epicondylitis is an inflammation or damage to the area of an epicondyle of bone. An epicondyle is a projection of bone above a condyle (a rounded prominence at the end of a bone, usually where the bone connects to another bone) where ligaments and tendons are attached.

SYMPTOMS

Pain on the inside of your elbow
Elbow stiffness
Hand and wrist weakness
Tingling sensation or numbness in the fingers, especially the ring and little fingers
Difficulty moving the elbow

CAUSES

Medial epicondylitis is caused by repetitive motions, which is why this condition occurs among athletes. Golfers may develop this type of tendinitis from repeatedly swinging a golf club, whereas tennis players can develop it from repeatedly using their arms to swing a tennis racket. In both cases, overuse of the arms and wrist damages tendons and triggers pain, stiffness, and weakness.