Golfer’s elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis of the humerus, has a pain point located near the beginning of the extensor hallucis longus tendon on the outside of the elbow.
Golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow are both alternative names for epicondylitis of the humerus, which is a chronic injury caused by repetitive forceful movement of the wrist, which creates a high degree of tension at the beginning of the common extensor tendon at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, and which can be repeated over time.
Epicondylitis of the humerus is often limited to the tip of the epicondyle of the humerus or between the epicondyle of the humerus and the head of the radius, and on examination there is limited, extremely sharp tenderness. It is characterized by lateral elbow pain, which is exacerbated when the wrist is extended with a firm grip. An extensor tendon pull test can help diagnose epicondylitis.
Additionally, it is important to limit wrist movement in the presence of epicondylitis of the humerus.