DisordersoftheForearm,Wrist,andHand(PEARLS)(SmartyPANCE)100%VERIFIED ANSWERS2024/2025 CORRECTWhat ismedial epicondylitis?An overuse syndrome that results in pain in the myotendinous junction betweenthewrist flexors and medial epicondylealso known as "golfer's elbow"What is the cause ofmedial epicondylitis?It is caused by an overuse of the elbow, particularly wrist flexion and forearm pronationWhat are the symptoms ofmedial epicondylitis?Pain with resisted wristflexion and pronationPain at the medial elbow epicondyle thatmay radiate to the wristDiagnosis ofmedial epicondylitis?Provocative testing-Pain is elicited withresisted wrist flexionwhile the elbow isfully extendedTreatment ofmedial epicondylitis?Treat with activity modification, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections-orthopedicsurgeryin patients who failed physical therapy for 4-6 months
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