54-year-old female with symptoms of right medial epicondylitis. TENDONS: There is intermediate signal intensity within the common flexor tendon at its insertion, suggesting tendinosis. There is also mild edema within the adjacent subcutaneous fat indicating mild inflammation. We see no fluid signal intensity within the tendon to indicate a tear, nor do we see signal abnormality within the underlying bone. The common extensor tendon appears thickened with intermediate signal intensity at its origin also likely representing chronic tendinosis. There are small foci of signal void within the adjacent soft tissues suggestive of metallic susceptibility artifact, perhaps from prior surgery. The biceps, brachialis, and triceps tendons appear normal.LIGAMENTS: The ulnar collateral ligament appears intact. The radial collateral ligament proper appears thickened and is difficult to separate from the overlying common extensor tendon, perhaps due to scarring. ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: There is mild thinning of the articular cartilage along the radiocapitellar articulation. The bone marrow signal intensity is within normal limits.SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: No significant abnormality.ADDITIONAL
1. Mild tendinosis of the common flexor tendon with mild adjacent soft tissue inflammation consistent with "medial epicondylitis".2. Findings compatible with chronic tendinosis or scarring of the common extensor tendon with adjacent foci of metallic susceptibility artifact suggesting prior surgery.