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Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside of the elbow that can spread into the forearm. It makes gripping, lifting, shaking hands and swinging a club or racket hurt. You do not have to play golf to get it.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale checks the tendon with an ultrasound scan in the office. He then offers rehab, bracing, guided injections and, for some patients, PRP.
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Golfer’s elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, is a problem with the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow. These muscles bend the wrist and fingers and turn the palm down. Repeated gripping and wrist bending can strain the tendon faster than it can recover, so it becomes irritated and worn.
It is common in golfers, tennis players, pitchers, weightlifters and people whose jobs involve tools, typing or heavy lifting. Its “cousin” on the outside of the elbow is tennis elbow.
Numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers points to the ulnar nerve instead. See cubital tunnel syndrome. Inner elbow pain in throwing athletes can also be a Tommy John (UCL) injury. An exam and ultrasound help tell these apart.
Most people with golfer’s elbow get better without surgery. Care usually starts simple and steps up only if needed. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
Adjusting grip, tools, swing or lifting so the tendon can settle.
Slowly strengthening the forearm muscles so the tendon can handle load again. This is the main treatment.
A forearm strap and ice can ease pain during daily activities.
For pain that holds back rehab, an injection placed while watching on ultrasound, so it stays away from the nearby nerve.
For pain that lasts for months despite rehab, PRP (made from your own blood) may be considered. It is injected into the worn part of the tendon under ultrasound. See PRP therapy in Fort Lauderdale. In this video, Dr. Gonzalez shows a PRP injection for tennis elbow, the same type of tendon problem on the outer elbow.
Read how image-guided injections improve accuracy. Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit which options fit you.
Surgery for golfer’s elbow is uncommon. It is usually considered only when pain lasts for a long time despite a full course of non-surgical care. If surgery is the better fit for you, Dr. Gonzalez will explain why and help with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon.
IROSM also treats elbow arthritis and other elbow problems. See our sports medicine care in Fort Lauderdale.
Providing golfer’s elbow and elbow pain treatment to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, and Broward County, and to patients from Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for an in-office ultrasound of your elbow and a clear treatment plan.
Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Golfer’s elbow treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
