Golfer's Elbow Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Pain on the inside of the elbow from overuse of the tendons that bend the wrist and fingers.

In short: Pain on the inside of the elbow from overuse of the tendons that bend the wrist and fingers.

What is Golfer's Elbow?

Golfer's elbow affects the tendon attachment on the inner elbow. It is caused by repetitive gripping and wrist flexion in golf, gym training and manual work.

Common symptoms

• Inner elbow pain
• Pain gripping
• Sometimes tingling in the ring and little fingers

What causes it?

• Golf and weight training
• Repetitive manual work

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination and ultrasound.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Focused acoustic energy (IN-520 device) delivered through the skin to stimulate healing in chronic tendon and fascia pain, with no needles and no…
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint…
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Reduce grip load
• Stretch the forearm

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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