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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Radial collateral ligament (RCL)
Synonyms
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
Definitions
- Sprain, partial tear, or complete disruption of RCL
- LCL complex = RCL, lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), annular ligament
IMAGING
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MR Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
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Selected References
- Acosta Batlle J et al: The elbow: review of anatomy and common collateral ligament complex pathology using MRI. Insights Imaging. 10(1):43, 2019
- Conti Mica M et al: Lateral collateral ligament injuries of the elbow - chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI). EFORT Open Rev. 1(12):461-8, 2016
- De Maeseneer M et al: Ultrasound of the elbow with emphasis on detailed assessment of ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Eur J Radiol. 84(4):671-81, 2015
- Magee T: Accuracy of 3-T MR arthrography versus conventional 3-T MRI of elbow tendons and ligaments compared with surgery. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 204(1):W70-5, 2015
- Jacobson JA et al: Radial collateral ligament of the elbow: sonographic characterization with cadaveric dissection correlation and magnetic resonance arthrography. J Ultrasound Med. 33(6):1041-8, 2014
- Schreiber JJ et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in acute elbow dislocation: insight into mechanism. J Hand Surg Am. 39(2):199-205, 2014
- Konin GP et al: US of the elbow: indications, technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic conditions. Radiographics. 33(4):E125-47, 2013
- Rhyou IH et al: Collateral ligament injury in the displaced radial head and neck fracture: correlation with fracture morphology and management strategy to the torn ulnar collateral ligament. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 22(2):261-7, 2013
- Rhyou IH et al: Dual reconstruction of the radial collateral ligament and lateral ulnar collateral ligament in posterolateral rotator instability of the elbow. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 19(6):1009-12, 2011
- Husarik DB et al: Ligaments and plicae of the elbow: normal MR imaging variability in 60 asymptomatic subjects. Radiology. 257(1):185-94, 2010
- Zoner CS et al: Detailed MRI-anatomic study of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow and its tendinous and ligamentous attachments in cadavers. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 195(3):629-36, 2010
- Fern SE et al: Complex varus elbow instability: a terrible triad model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 18(2):269-74, 2009
- Charalambous CP et al: Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 90(3):272-9, 2008
- Tran N et al: Ultrasonography of the elbow. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 11(2):105-16, 2007
- 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
- Mehta JA et al: Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 12(6):405-15, 2004
- Steinbach LS et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow. Eur J Radiol. 25(3):223-41, 1997
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Radial collateral ligament (RCL)
Synonyms
- Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
Definitions
- Sprain, partial tear, or complete disruption of RCL
- LCL complex = RCL, lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), annular ligament
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Acosta Batlle J et al: The elbow: review of anatomy and common collateral ligament complex pathology using MRI. Insights Imaging. 10(1):43, 2019
- Conti Mica M et al: Lateral collateral ligament injuries of the elbow - chronic posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI). EFORT Open Rev. 1(12):461-8, 2016
- De Maeseneer M et al: Ultrasound of the elbow with emphasis on detailed assessment of ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Eur J Radiol. 84(4):671-81, 2015
- Magee T: Accuracy of 3-T MR arthrography versus conventional 3-T MRI of elbow tendons and ligaments compared with surgery. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 204(1):W70-5, 2015
- Jacobson JA et al: Radial collateral ligament of the elbow: sonographic characterization with cadaveric dissection correlation and magnetic resonance arthrography. J Ultrasound Med. 33(6):1041-8, 2014
- Schreiber JJ et al: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in acute elbow dislocation: insight into mechanism. J Hand Surg Am. 39(2):199-205, 2014
- Konin GP et al: US of the elbow: indications, technique, normal anatomy, and pathologic conditions. Radiographics. 33(4):E125-47, 2013
- Rhyou IH et al: Collateral ligament injury in the displaced radial head and neck fracture: correlation with fracture morphology and management strategy to the torn ulnar collateral ligament. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 22(2):261-7, 2013
- Rhyou IH et al: Dual reconstruction of the radial collateral ligament and lateral ulnar collateral ligament in posterolateral rotator instability of the elbow. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 19(6):1009-12, 2011
- Husarik DB et al: Ligaments and plicae of the elbow: normal MR imaging variability in 60 asymptomatic subjects. Radiology. 257(1):185-94, 2010
- Zoner CS et al: Detailed MRI-anatomic study of the lateral epicondyle of the elbow and its tendinous and ligamentous attachments in cadavers. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 195(3):629-36, 2010
- Fern SE et al: Complex varus elbow instability: a terrible triad model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 18(2):269-74, 2009
- Charalambous CP et al: Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 90(3):272-9, 2008
- Tran N et al: Ultrasonography of the elbow. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 11(2):105-16, 2007
- 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
- Mehta JA et al: Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 12(6):405-15, 2004
- Steinbach LS et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow. Eur J Radiol. 25(3):223-41, 1997
