Medial Epicondyle Debridement — Medial Epicondyle (Golfer's Elbow) Debridement without Tendon Repair

University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery

Weight-Bearing

NWB surgical UE

Key Restrictions

No lifting/pushing/pulling; no resistance strengthening until 6 weeks; wrist neutral orthosis (WHO) full time until acute surgical pain subsides (2-4 weeks)

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-2 wks): posterior long arm elbow/wrist splint; Phase 2 (2-6 wks): wrist neutral WHO, wrist 4-way/forearm AROM, elbow AROM, ulnar nerve glides, scapular stabilization, imagery; Phase 3 (6-12 wks): wean WHO, progressive wrist/forearm and grip strengthening, nerve glides, low-level RTS activities

Notes

Wrist neutral orthosis (not extension-biased); ulnar nerve glides in Phase 2; earlier WHO weaning than with-repair protocol; scapular stabilization; low-level RTS per symptoms in Phase 3

Published

09/2024