Lateral elbow pain LIGAMENTS: There is poor visualization of the lateral collateral ligament beneath the common extensor tendon which is concerning for tear. The ulnar collateral ligament is intact.TENDONS: There is abnormal signal intensity and irregularity of the common extensor origin consistent with partial tearing. There is no evidence of retraction. The common flexor origin appears normal. ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: There is increased marrow signal within the radial neck although no discrete fracture line is visualized. There is no osteochondral defect.SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
1. Partial thickness tearing of the common extensor origin with probable tearing of the lateral collateral ligament.2. Increased marrow edema within the radial neck without discrete fracture line. This is of uncertain clinical significance but may reflect small contusion.