The condition is common in carpenters and laborers who swing a hammer or other tool with the forearm; continuing activity after onset of the condition and avoiding mandatory rest may lead to permanent onset of pain and only treatable via surgery.
The condition is common in carpenters and laborers who swing a hammer or other tool with the forearm, and is similar to Golfer's elbow, which affects the medial epicondyle on the inside of the elbow. Continuing activity after onset of the condition and avoiding mandatory rest may lead to permanent onset of pain and only treatable via surgery.