Medial epicondylitis remains very common term for clinical condition; should not be radiology descriptor
Definitions
Acute or chronic injury to origin of common flexor tendon (CFT) at its attachment to medial humeral epicondyle
Pronator teres also originates here and can be injured
CFT often assumed to include pronator teres in common parlance
Common flexor group includes pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi ulnaris
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Kheterpal AB et al: Overuse injuries of the elbow. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(5):931-42, 2019
Kwapisz A et al: Platelet-rich plasma for elbow pathologies: a descriptive review of current literature. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 11(4):598-606, 2018
Tarpada SP et al: Current advances in the treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis. J Orthop. 15(1):107-10, 2018
do Nascimento AT et al: Arthroscopic surgical treatment of medial epicondylitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 26(12):2232-5, 2017
Kwon BC et al: The fascial elevation and tendon origin resection technique for the treatment of chronic recalcitrant medial epicondylitis. Am J Sports Med. 42(7):1731-7, 2014
Dewan AK et al: MRI of the elbow: techniques and spectrum of disease: AAOS exhibit selection. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 95(14):e99 1-13, 2013
Konin GP et al: US of the elbow: indications, technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic conditions. Radiographics. 33(4):E125-47, 2013
Wenzke DR: MR Imaging of the elbow in the injured athlete. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(2):195-213, 2013
Peerbooms JC et al: Positive effect of an autologous platelet concentrate in lateral epicondylitis in a double-blind randomized controlled trial: platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection with a 1-year follow-up. Am J Sports Med. 38(2):255-62, 2010
Van Hofwegen C et al: Epicondylitis in the athlete's elbow. Clin Sports Med. 29(4):577-97, 2010
Rajeev A et al: Lateral compartment cartilage changes and lateral elbow pain. Acta Orthop Belg. 75(1):37-40, 2009
Rineer CA et al: Elbow tendinopathy and tendon ruptures: epicondylitis, biceps and triceps ruptures. J Hand Surg Am. 34(3):566-76, 2009
Park GY et al: Diagnostic value of ultrasonography for clinical medial epicondylitis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 89(4):738-42, 2008
Richard MJ et al: Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 90(11):2416-22, 2008
Shahabpour M et al: The effectiveness of diagnostic imaging methods for the assessment of soft tissue and articular disorders of the shoulder and elbow. Eur J Radiol. 65(2):194-200, 2008
Suresh SP et al: Medial epicondylitis: is ultrasound guided autologous blood injection an effective treatment? Br J Sports Med. 40(11):935-9; discussion 939, 2006
Tuite MJ et al: Sports-related injuries of the elbow: an approach to MRI interpretation. Clin Sports Med. 25(3):387-408, v, 2006
Banks KP et al: Overuse injuries of the upper extremity in the competitive athlete: magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with repetitive trauma. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 34(4):127-42, 2005
Kijowski R et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with medial epicondylitis. Skeletal Radiol. 34(4):196-202, 2005
Kijowski R et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow. Part II: Abnormalities of the ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Skeletal Radiol. 34(1):1-18, 2005
Ciccotti MC et al: Diagnosis and treatment of medial epicondylitis of the elbow. Clin Sports Med. 23(4):693-705, xi, 2004
Descatha A et al: Medial epicondylitis in occupational settings: prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors. J Occup Environ Med. 45(9):993-1001, 2003
Martin CE et al: MR imaging of epicondylitis. Skeletal Radiol. 27(3):133-8, 1998
Fritz RC et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system: Part 3. The elbow. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (324):321-39, 1996
Medial epicondylitis remains very common term for clinical condition; should not be radiology descriptor
Definitions
Acute or chronic injury to origin of common flexor tendon (CFT) at its attachment to medial humeral epicondyle
Pronator teres also originates here and can be injured
CFT often assumed to include pronator teres in common parlance
Common flexor group includes pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor carpi ulnaris
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Kheterpal AB et al: Overuse injuries of the elbow. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(5):931-42, 2019
Kwapisz A et al: Platelet-rich plasma for elbow pathologies: a descriptive review of current literature. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 11(4):598-606, 2018
Tarpada SP et al: Current advances in the treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis. J Orthop. 15(1):107-10, 2018
do Nascimento AT et al: Arthroscopic surgical treatment of medial epicondylitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 26(12):2232-5, 2017
Kwon BC et al: The fascial elevation and tendon origin resection technique for the treatment of chronic recalcitrant medial epicondylitis. Am J Sports Med. 42(7):1731-7, 2014
Dewan AK et al: MRI of the elbow: techniques and spectrum of disease: AAOS exhibit selection. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 95(14):e99 1-13, 2013
Konin GP et al: US of the elbow: indications, technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic conditions. Radiographics. 33(4):E125-47, 2013
Wenzke DR: MR Imaging of the elbow in the injured athlete. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(2):195-213, 2013
Peerbooms JC et al: Positive effect of an autologous platelet concentrate in lateral epicondylitis in a double-blind randomized controlled trial: platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection with a 1-year follow-up. Am J Sports Med. 38(2):255-62, 2010
Van Hofwegen C et al: Epicondylitis in the athlete's elbow. Clin Sports Med. 29(4):577-97, 2010
Rajeev A et al: Lateral compartment cartilage changes and lateral elbow pain. Acta Orthop Belg. 75(1):37-40, 2009
Rineer CA et al: Elbow tendinopathy and tendon ruptures: epicondylitis, biceps and triceps ruptures. J Hand Surg Am. 34(3):566-76, 2009
Park GY et al: Diagnostic value of ultrasonography for clinical medial epicondylitis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 89(4):738-42, 2008
Richard MJ et al: Traumatic valgus instability of the elbow: pathoanatomy and results of direct repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 90(11):2416-22, 2008
Shahabpour M et al: The effectiveness of diagnostic imaging methods for the assessment of soft tissue and articular disorders of the shoulder and elbow. Eur J Radiol. 65(2):194-200, 2008
Suresh SP et al: Medial epicondylitis: is ultrasound guided autologous blood injection an effective treatment? Br J Sports Med. 40(11):935-9; discussion 939, 2006
Tuite MJ et al: Sports-related injuries of the elbow: an approach to MRI interpretation. Clin Sports Med. 25(3):387-408, v, 2006
Banks KP et al: Overuse injuries of the upper extremity in the competitive athlete: magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with repetitive trauma. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 34(4):127-42, 2005
Kijowski R et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with medial epicondylitis. Skeletal Radiol. 34(4):196-202, 2005
Kijowski R et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow. Part II: Abnormalities of the ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Skeletal Radiol. 34(1):1-18, 2005
Ciccotti MC et al: Diagnosis and treatment of medial epicondylitis of the elbow. Clin Sports Med. 23(4):693-705, xi, 2004
Descatha A et al: Medial epicondylitis in occupational settings: prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors. J Occup Environ Med. 45(9):993-1001, 2003
Martin CE et al: MR imaging of epicondylitis. Skeletal Radiol. 27(3):133-8, 1998
Fritz RC et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system: Part 3. The elbow. Clin Orthop Relat Res. (324):321-39, 1996
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