Tendonitis
Hello all,
After a very heavy summer's flying, followed by an incredibly busy roster this past month, I have ended up with tendonitis in my elbow area. The doctor thinks it is due to the repetitive movement of my left arm in the cockpit (changing the FCU/overhead panel/radios etc).
A few questions if I may. The doctor says my elbow and surrounding muscle has become infected. How does an infection occur without any external damage to the skin? I am now on antibiotics to cure this.
Has anyone else had elbow problems with airliner flying (I'm flying the A320)?
Any ideas how to prevent this from happening again? I am on pain killers (co-proximal) plus the general lack of ability to move my elbow means I'm now on sick leave to at least the end of the month - annoying to say the least.
Many thanks for any insights.
Regards, Tom.