43-year-old male with pain. Evaluate for extensor carpi radialis brevis degeneration. LIGAMENTS: Although this examination was not protocoled for detailed evaluation of the intrinsic ligaments of the elbow, the ulnar collateral ligament appears intact. The radial collateral ligament appears intact. The lateral collateral ligament appears intact.TENDONS: There is intermediate signal intensity within the common extensor tendon indicating moderate tendinosis. There is linear fluid signal abnormality within the common extensor tendon at the level of its insertion on the lateral epicondyle, indicating a tear, measuring approximately 6 mm in the craniocaudal dimension (image 11; series 601). There is intermediate signal intensity within the common flexor tendon indicating moderate tendinosis. The triceps tendon appears intact. The biceps and brachialis muscles and tendons appear intact.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: There is near full-thickness articular cartilage degeneration affecting the radiocapitellar joint. No bone marrow signal abnormality is identified. SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: The imaged musculature is normal in appearanceADDITIONAL
Tendinosis and partial-thickness insertional tearing of the common extensor tendon as described above. Tendinosis of the common flexor tendon. Other findings as described above.