43-year-old male with pain with resisted wrist extension. 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 ulnar collateral ligament appears intact.TENDONS: There is intermediate signal intensity and thickening of the common extensor tendon at the level of its insertion on the lateral epicondyle indicating moderate tendinosis. There is a punctate focus of fluid signal intensity within the common extensor tendon at the level of its insertion, indicating a small interstitial insertional tear (image 19; series 901). The common flexor tendon appears intact. The biceps and brachialis tendons appear intact. The triceps tendon is normal in appearance.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: No bone marrow signal abnormalities are identified. No full-thickness articular cartilage defects are identified. SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: The imaged musculature of the left elbow is normal in appearance.ADDITIONAL
Tendinosis and small interstitial tear of the common extensor tendon as described above.