Best Multi Speciality Hospital in Kathmandu
🔷 Introduction
Pain on the inner side of the elbow can make everyday activities like gripping, lifting, or even holding objects difficult. This condition, known as golfer’s elbow, is commonly seen in people who perform repetitive hand or wrist movements.
At Inova Hospital, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Dr. Bimlesh Shah provides advanced, non-surgical and interventional pain management for golfer’s elbow, helping patients recover faster without surgery.
🔷 What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, medically called medial epicondylitis, is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles leading to small tears in the tendon attached to the inner side of the elbow.
It is similar to tennis elbow but affects the inner (medial) side of the elbow.
🔷 Common Symptoms
- Pain on inner side of elbow
- Pain while gripping or lifting
- Weak grip strength
- Pain radiating to forearm
- Stiffness in elbow
- Difficulty performing daily tasks
🔷 Common Causes
Repetitive Hand Movements
Typing, lifting, sports, or manual work
Overuse Injury
Repeated strain on forearm tendons
Improper Technique
Poor lifting or sports technique
🔷 When Should You See a Specialist?
- Pain lasting more than 2 weeks
- Difficulty gripping objects
- Pain affecting daily activities
- Recurrent elbow pain
🔷 Diagnosis at Inova Hospital
- Clinical examination
- Tenderness over medial elbow
- Functional assessment
- Imaging if required
👉 Focus is on accurate diagnosis for targeted treatment
🔷 Golfer’s Elbow Treatment Options in Kathmandu
✅ Non-Surgical Treatment
- Pain medications
- Activity modification
- Elbow support/bracing
- Physiotherapy guidance
✅ Injection Therapy
- Local steroid injections (selected cases)
- Targeted tendon injections
👉 Provides fast pain relief and improved function
✅ PRP Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy is highly effective:
- Uses patient’s own blood
- Promotes tendon healing
- Reduces recurrence
- Improves long-term outcomes
👉 Ideal for chronic or non-healing cases
🔷 Why Choose Inova Hospital?
- Expert care by Dr. Bimlesh Shah
- Advanced PRP therapy available
- Non-surgical treatment focus
- Personalized care plan
- Located in Lazimpat, Kathmandu
👨⚕️ Meet Your Pain Specialist
Dr. Bimlesh Shah specializes in treating:
- Golfer’s elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Tendon-related injuries
- Chronic elbow pain
He focuses on precise diagnosis and targeted treatment, ensuring faster recovery.
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📞 CALL TO ACTION
👉 Don’t ignore inner elbow pain — early treatment prevents chronic damage.
📍 Inova Hospital, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
📞 Call: 9802348721
👉 Book consultation with Dr. Bimlesh Shah today
