Female 61 years old with lateral elbow pain. Evaluate for ligamentous injury. Evaluation is limited as study was not able to be completed due to the patient's claustrophobia. No sagittal sequences were performed.LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS: There is focal increased signal intensity within the deep fibers of the common extensor tendon at its origin indicating tendinosis and perhaps a small partial-thickness tear. There is also mild edema within the soft tissues superficial to the tendon at its origin. Focal increased signal intensity within the proximal fibers of the underlying radial collateral ligament could conceivably reflect additional degeneration and/or focal tearing but this is equivocal and the majority of the ligament appears intact. The medial supporting structures of the elbow appear intact. There is a small focus of increased signal intensity within the distal biceps tendon which may reflect tendinosis with a tiny amount of fluid in the bicipitoradial bursa. The brachialis tendon and triceps tendon appear normal.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: Bone marrow signal intensity appears normal. There is a small amount of fluid within the joint but no frank effusion. We see no osteochondral defect. SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: The muscles of the elbow appear normal and we see no soft tissue masses.
Common extensor tendinosis ("lateral epicondylitis") and other findings as described above.