Golfer’s Elbow Treatment

About This Treatment

If golfer’s elbow surgery is needed, Franciscan Health offers some of the best orthopedic surgeons in Indiana and South Suburban Chicago. Golfer’s elbow surgery may help to relieve pain around the tendon. The surgeon will make an incision along the inside of the elbow to release tension any remove damaged tissue.

What are the symptoms of golfer’s elbow?

Symptoms of golfer’s elbow or baseball elbow can include:

• Pain in the inside of the elbow
• Tightness/stiffness along the inside of the elbow
• Numbness or tingling in the elbow, sometimes into the hand and fingers

What Causes Golfer's Elbow?

Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) results from damaged or inflamed tendons which cause pain on the inside of the elbow extending to the wrist. This can be caused by weak wrist and shoulder muscles or by repetitive activities, such as:

• Swinging a golf club
• Pitching a baseball
• Using a computer
• Lifting weights
• Carrying a heavy suitcase
• Chopping wood with an ax
• Operating a chainsaw