Which specialist treats golfer's elbow?

Golfer's elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, involves pain around the inner elbow where forearm tendons attach. Gripping, lifting, throwing, or repeated wrist bending may make it worse. Examination includes elbow movement, grip, resisted wrist actions, and checks for nerve irritation. Elbow pain can overlap with forearm pain or other tendon and joint problems, so the examination helps identify the source rather than relying on the name alone.

Begin with a sports medicine clinician, orthopaedic elbow specialist, or musculoskeletal doctor if symptoms interfere with work or sport. Physiotherapy can adjust the provoking load, improve wrist and forearm control, and introduce progressive tendon strengthening. A brace or temporary task change may help some people. Shockwave therapy or a cortisone injection may be discussed in selected cases after examination; injections have trade-offs and are not a substitute for rehabilitation.

Get urgent assessment after significant trauma, if the elbow looks deformed, or if you cannot move or use the arm. Prompt review is needed for rapidly increasing swelling, fever with a hot joint, new hand weakness, or persistent numbness and tingling. Arrange a routine evaluation when pain continues despite reducing the provoking activity.

Ask which tendon or nerve is involved, which grips or lifts to modify, and how to progress strengthening. Clarify whether a brace, injection, or shockwave therapy fits your situation and what improvement should prompt a review.