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  • Conservative Treatment
  • Elbow Tendinopathy

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer’s or pitcher’s elbow, is a tendinopathy involving the medial common flexor origin and arises in both athletic and occupational settings. Medial epicondylitis develops gradually as repetitive wrist flexion and forearm pronation generate microtrauma and degenerative change at the flexor pronator origin. Patients commonly present with gradual-onset aching pain along the medial elbow, sometimes accompanied by swelling or symptoms of ulnar nerve irritation extending toward the wrist. Although medial epicondylitis may cause significant discomfort and functional limitations at work or in sport, most cases are self-limited and respond to conservative management, including activity modification, individualized physical therapy, and targeted nonoperative modalities. When symptoms persist despite adequate rehabilitation, surgical intervention remains a reliable option, offering favorable patient-reported outcomes with low complication rates. This course provides participants with a clear understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based management of medial epicondylitis. The activity emphasizes thoughtful evaluation strategies, appropriate selection of conservative interventions, and indications for surgical referral. The curriculum also highlights how collaboration with an interprofessional team, such as physical therapists, primary care clinicians, and orthopedic specialists, supports more accurate diagnosis, coordinated treatment planning, and improved patient function. Through integrated perspectives, patient care becomes more efficient, more comprehensive, and better aligned with long-term recovery goals, ultimately enhancing overall clinical outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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