MR imaging of tendon abnormalities of the elbow

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2004 May;12(2):233-45, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2004.02.007.

Abstract

Tendon injuries about the elbow are among the most commonly encountered pathology in this articulation. These injuries are often the result of chronic repetitive microtrauma but can be seen in the setting of acute trauma. This article focuses on the imaging diagnosis of tendon pathology in the elbow and the associated findings that can be seen with tendon injury. A detailed understanding of common pathology and patterns of injury can facilitate the ease and accuracy of imaging diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnosis
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Rupture
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Tendinopathy / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries*
  • Tennis Elbow / diagnosis