Pain at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is likely a symptom of which condition?

Pain at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is commonly associated with a condition known as golfer's elbow, or medial epicondylitis. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle, which is located on the inside of the elbow. The pain typically arises due to overuse of the forearm muscles, particularly those involved in wrist flexion, which can occur in activities such as golfing, hence the name.

The involvement of the specific area around the medial epicondyle, along with associated symptoms like pain during wrist movement or gripping, strongly points towards golfer's elbow rather than other conditions. In contrast, tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, involves pain at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and is associated with the muscles responsible for wrist extension. Shoulder impingement and carpal tunnel syndrome have different anatomical and symptomatic presentations that do not specifically relate to the medial epicondyle.