Treatment of Golfer’s Elbow with Injections
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Do you have pain on the inside of your elbow when you move it?
Does the pain extend into the forearm and radiate to the wrist?
Does it hurt more intensely when grasping objects? Does the pain subside at rest?
Epitrocleitis or golfer’s elbow can produce moderate to severe pain when you move your elbow.
So if you want to eliminate the pain and return to play golf or another sport as soon as possible, you have to put yourself in the hands of a clinic of specialists in traumatology.
Take the first step towards a full and pain-free life with Regenerative Medicine.
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Specialists in golfer’s elbow treatment in Valencia
I am Miguel Alfonso Porcar, a recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of major elbow ailments and injuries.
Our objective is to:
- determine the cause of your pain,
- perform appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the extent of the elbow injury,
- and apply the treatment of regenerative traumatology or orthopedic surgery to achieve maximum comfort as soon as possible.
We aim to help our patients suffering from golfer’s elbow pain by using the safest, most successful, and least invasive treatments possible!
English-Speaking Orthopedic Doctor for International Patients
Dr. Carlos Mairal, an orthopedic surgeon and trauma specialist in regenerative medicine, provides expert medical care in English for international patients.
He specializes in ultrasound-guided infiltrations using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of elbow conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, osteoarthritis, and bursitis, promoting faster healing and long-lasting relief.
If you’re seeking advanced, non-surgical treatment for elbow pain and prefer to communicate in English, Dr. Mairal offers personalized care in a professional and welcoming environment.
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What is golfer’s elbow?
The elbow is a joint formed by three bones: the humerus, ulna and radius.
The lower end of the humerus has bony protrusions called epicondyles, which serve as insertion sites for the major tendons and muscles that aid in arm movement. Specifically, the protrusion on the inside of the elbow is called the medial epicondyle.
Golfer’s elbow, also called epitrochleitis or condition of the medial epicondyle region, is a painful pathology caused byrepeated muscle contractions in the forearm and neighboring joints.
These muscle contractions cause tendon contraction, which, if repeated, can lead to inflammation and injury to the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle. Epitrochleitis is therefore a process of tendinitis, i.e. inflammation of the tendons.
Chronic epitrochleitis
During the initial stages of epitrochleitis, an inflammatory reaction is triggered in the tendon which, over time, may become persistent and evolve into a chronic form of the disease.
This chronic form of epitrochleitis is characterized by prolonged duration, with degeneration of tendon fibers and small tears in the tendons of the pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis muscles, but without signs of inflammation.
Internal elbow pain
Inner elbow pain, commonly known as “golfer’s elbow” or epitrochleitis, is a condition that affects the inner part of the elbow. It is characterized by pain and tenderness, especially over the bony prominence on the inner side of the elbow, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bone.
This type of pain is usually the result of overloading or overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm, which may become inflamed or suffer small tears.
This condition is similar to tennis elbow, but affects the inside of the elbow instead of the outside. Although it is called golfer’s elbow, it can affect anyone who performs repetitive activities that involve gripping, twisting or lifting.
Causes of epitrochleitis or golfer’s elbow
Golfer’s elbow is usually caused by overuse of the forearm muscles and tendons that control the movement of the wrist and fingers.
It occurs especially when poor technique or improper equipment is used when striking the ball.
Other common causes are any activity that requires repetitive motion of the forearm, such as painting, hammering, typing, or throwing sports.
At other times it may be caused by direct trauma, such as a fall, car accident or work-related injury.
What are the symptoms of golfer’s elbow?
The main symptoms of epitrochleitis are:
- Elbow pain that comes on suddenly or gradually.
- Pain in the inner aspect of the elbow during activity.
- Elbow stiffness with decreased range of motion.
- Weakness of grip and increased pain when grasping objects.
- Increased pain in the elbow when the wrist is flexed, the elbow is extended or the palm of the hand is placed upwards.
Diagnosis of Golfer’s elbow
Dr. Miguel Alfonso Porcar will evaluate tennis elbow by reviewing your medical history and performing a complete physical examination.
We will also perform imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and/or electromyogram (EMG) to rule out any nerve compression.
- A thorough clinical examination, often accompanied by an X-ray, is necessary to rule out a fracture or localized arthritis as the cause of your pain.
- More advanced imaging is useful to accurately define the origin and the best treatment.
- At the Regenerat clinic we use high resolution ultrasound, useful to identify factors that can guide the best treatment. It can also help to exclude other isolated or coexisting causes of pain.
Treatments for golfer’s elbow
There are a variety of treatments available for people experiencing medial epicondylitis or epitrochleitis.
Once the diagnosis and severity of golfer’s elbow is confirmed, Dr. Alfonso Porcar can recommend several treatment options.
- Activity restrictions: starting with modifying or limiting use, and resting the arm from activities that worsen symptoms.
- Rest and ice applied to the injury will help reduce swelling and pain.
- We may also recommend the use of orthoses such as splints or braces to reduce the stress on the injured tissues.
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs and/or steroid injections may also be prescribed to treat pain and swelling.
- Physiotherapy exercises to strengthen the injured muscles and tendons, once the initial symptoms have subsided.
- Injections of prolotherapy or infiltrations of platelet-rich plasma.
Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Treatment of the Elbow
Multidisciplinary pain management for complex cases of chronic epicondylitis may include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and other forms of regenerative medicine as options prior to surgery.
- Use a concentrated dose of platelets prepared from your own blood.
- Prior to the injection, the patient undergoes a blood draw. After processing, the PRP is obtained, which has proven to have a reparative and regenerative capacity known as Platelet Rich Plasma.
- Once the PRP is obtained, the infiltration is performed with the aid of ultrasound.
- PRP accelerates recovery and healing of tendon, joint and muscle injuries.
PRP infiltrations are used in traumatology to stimulate the natural healing response that achieves the recovery of mobility, strength and normality of injured tissue.
It has been shown to delay and even avoid surgery.
Surgery for golfer’s elbow
If both conservative treatment and PRP infiltrations do not resolve the condition and symptoms persist for 6 to 12 months, Dr. Miguel Alfonso Porcar may recommend surgery to treat golfer’s elbow.
The goal of surgery is to remove diseased tissue inside the elbow, improve blood supply to the area to promote healing and relieve symptoms.
There are several options for medial epicondyle release surgery.
- Dr. Miguel Alfonso Porcar performs this operation on an outpatient basis, so you can start recovering at home the same day you undergo the procedure.
- We make a small incision on the side of the elbow and section the tendon to remove the damaged and inflamed part.
- We remove any scar tissue or other debris that may cause inflammation, and secure the healthy tendon in place using stitches.
- After closure of the incision with stitches, we apply a bandage and place a soft immobilization on the arm. This gives the tendon a chance to heal.
After surgery, physical therapy treatments are prescribed to improve range of motion and joint strength.
Why Clínica Regenerat to treat your golfer’s elbow in Valencia?
Referents in the treatment of epitrochleitis or golfer’s elbow in Valencia
In the field of treatment of golfer’s elbow, Regenerat clinic is your reference center.
State-of-the-art technology
Ultrasound-guided ultrasound scanners that facilitate diagnosis. State-of-the-art, less invasive treatments that relieve and in many cases eliminate your elbow pain in Valencia, offering better health and quality of life.
Patient Testimonials
Our patients value our experience and multidisciplinary treatment.
We provide solutions that are not found in other clinics and hospitals, through regenerative treatments for elbow pain, which in many cases avoid the need for surgery.
Para las personas que vivimos a diario con dolor, encontrar a un doctor como el doctor Porcar es un consuelo. Se preocupa, te escucha, sin prisas, te explica, no te vende el tratamiento más caro, lo intenta todo y siempre te da ánimo diciéndote que si no funciona una cosa, hay más opciones... el alivio es general, pues además de ayudar reduciendo o eliminando el dolor, elimina la ansiedad, la desesperación y ayuda con la esperanza. Gracias por supuesto a su equipo, porque son para llevárselas a casa, Olga, Yolanda y perdón si me equivoco pero he coincidido una vez con la otra chica que creo que se llama Sandra. En fin todo el equipo un 10 para vuestra profesionalidad y humanidad
Causes of elbow pain
Causes related to elbow injuries include damage to parts of the elbow, such as bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
- Elbow osteoarthritis: occurs when the cartilage surface of the elbow is worn or damaged by previous injury, such as a dislocation or elbow fracture, or by degeneration.
- Lateral epicondylitis: refers to pain on the outer side of the elbow. It is the result of repetitive strain that causes an injury to the insertion of the tendons at the epicondyle of the elbow.
- Golfer’s elbow – Medial epicondylitis: causes pain in the internal face of the elbow (the medial epicondyle), which can radiate towards the internal face of the forearm. Its pathogenesis is similar to the previous one.
- Olecranon bursitis treatment: Bursitis is the inflammation of the elbow bursa (a fluid-filled sac-like structure that reduces friction between bones, muscles and tendons). Direct trauma, a localized infection or overuse can be the cause, among others.
The most effective treatment for many of these ailments is often the infiltration of the elbow with Platelet-Rich Plasma injections.
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