Lateral elbow pain LIGAMENTS: The radial collateral ligament is intact. There is increased signal and thickening of the common extensor tendon adjacent to the lateral epicondyle. This is best seen on the coronal PD fat sat image 11/24.TENDONS: No significant abnormality noted.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: No significant abnormality noted. Specifically, the lateral epicondyle is normal in marrow signal.SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Partial tearing of the of the common extensor tendon at the origin near the lateral epicondyle. The lateral of the condyle itself is normal marrow signal. No additional abnormalities are identified within the elbow.