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Abstract
The evaluation of the elbow pain can be challenging because of the complexity of the joint. Since the clinical experience confirms that elbow injuries may limit participation in sports and occupational life, as well as, activities of daily living, an accurate and efficient imaging technique is required for proper assessment of elbow disorders.
MR imaging is the modality of choice in evaluation of musculoskeletal system. The elbow is perhaps the least explored joint in the field of MR imaging. This is probably related to the technical challenges that the elbow has presented for MR imaging, as well as, the unfamiliarity of its anatomy and pathological states to the radiologists.
In the current study we aimed at, providing a practical, up-to-date review of elbow MR imaging. Hopefully high lightning the important role of MR imaging in the evaluation of disease entities in the elbow and overcoming the challenges, fear and confusion of MR imaging of the elbow.
25 cases of non neoplastic elbow pain had been examined using different pulse sequences. MR imaging allowed accurate visualization of partial and complete tears of tendons, ligaments and muscle injuries such as laceration and hematoma.
MR imaging provided superior depiction of osseous abnormalities not seen by conventional radiographs such as occult fractures, bone contusions, marrow edema, cartilage loss, as well as, identification of intraarticular loose bodies.
MR imaging was useful in the evaluation of synovial proliferation, as well as, in the depiction of the cause of nerve disorders about the elbow.
In conclusion, our results suggest that, conventional radiographs has a limited role in the evaluation of painful elbow and should only be used as an initial screening or as an adjuvant modality. MR imaging has a unique multiplanar capability and highly inherent tissue characterization, and is considered as the best modality to assess a painful elbow.