Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Treatment with Low-Dose Radiation Therapy

What is golfer's elbow?

Medial epicondylitis — commonly called golfer's elbow — is chronic pain at the bony bump on the inside of the elbow where the wrist flexor and forearm pronator tendons attach. Like tennis elbow on the outside, it is a chronic tendinopathy caused by repetitive load.

Pain is worst with gripping, throwing motions, and wrist flexion under load. Treatment starts with activity modification, counterforce bracing, eccentric forearm strengthening, NSAIDs, and physical therapy. Cortisone injections and PRP often follow when conservative care does not resolve the issue.

How LDRT treats golfer's elbow

LDRT addresses the chronic inflammatory environment at the medial epicondyle. Low-dose, focused radiation modulates inflammatory cells, reduces pain-generating cytokines, and interrupts the chronic tendinopathy cycle — without injecting the tendon and without surgery.

Each session takes only minutes. No anesthesia, no incisions, no activity restrictions.

Who is a candidate?

• Medial elbow pain persisting three months or longer
• Multiple cortisone injections with diminishing returns
• Failed PT, bracing, and eccentric loading
• PRP that did not provide lasting relief
• Patients with bilateral golfer's elbow
• Patients who want to avoid surgical release

What to expect

After a clinical consultation and review of any imaging, treatment is 6 to 8 consecutive sessions. Most patients notice gradual reduction in pain with gripping and throwing motions in the weeks following the final session.

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