Abstract
Objective:
Overuse and traumatic injuries of the elbow are common, occurring in both athletes and nonathletes. This article will discuss the commonly encountered soft-tissue and osseous pathologic abnormalities around the elbow and their imaging appearance on MRI and ultrasound.
Conclusion:
The current treatment of tendon disease of the elbow is reviewed, with a focus on platelet-rich plasma injection.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
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Athletic Injuries / therapy
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnosis
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnostic imaging
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders / therapy
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Elbow Injuries*
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Elbow Joint / innervation
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Female
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Humans
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Ligaments, Articular / injuries
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology
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Osteochondritis Dissecans / diagnosis
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Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
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Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Tendon Injuries / therapy
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Ultrasonography