Medial Epicondyle Tenderness

Elbow/Wrist - Clinical

Palpation of medial epicondyle and flexor-pronator origin.

Purpose

Screen for medial epicondylalgia.

Execution

1. Patient seated with elbow flexed
2. Palpate the medial epicondyle and flexor origin
3. Ask for pain rating

Key Observations

• Localized tenderness at medial epicondyle

Views

• medial

Protocol

1. Compare both sides
2. Document pain location

Reference

Clinical orthopedic tests