Reason: pain History: lateral epicondylitis LIGAMENTS: Although this examination was not optimized 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 thickening and intermediate signal abnormality within the common extensor tendon at the level of the lateral epicondyle indicating moderate tendinosis. There is also increased fluid signal intensity within the common extensor tendon at the level of its insertion on the lateral upper condyle indicating partial thickness tearing. Some of the fibers of the common extensor tendon can be traced to the level of its insertion. The flexor tendons appear intact. The biceps and brachialis muscles and tendons appear intact. The triceps tendon appears intact.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: There is bone marrow signal abnormality in the lateral epicondyle at the level of the insertion of the common extensor tendon which may reflect reactive osteitis or degenerative change. Otherwise no bone marrow signal abnormality is identified.SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: The ulnar nerve is normal in appearance.ADDITIONAL
Tendinosis and partial-thickness tearing/strain of the common extensor tendon as described above. No full-thickness tear or retraction is identified.