RSNA 2012 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2012


LL-MKE4433

Lateral Epicondylitis: Anatomy, Pathology, and Review of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Treatments

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2012

 Magna Cum Laude
 Selected for RadioGraphics

Participants

Mary Margaret Chiavaras MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Jon A. Jacobson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, BioClinica, Inc Royalties, Reed Elsevier Equipment support, Terumo Corporation
Mark Cresswell MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

PURPOSE/AIM

The purpose of this exhibit is: To provide a comprehensive review of anatomy and pathology of the lateral elbow To demonstrate the ultrasound scanning technique To illustrate the various ultrasound-guided percutaneous treatments  

CONTENT ORGANIZATION

     1. Anatomy of the lateral elbow      2. Ultrasound evaluation: Technique, pearls, and pitfalls      3. Common pathologies: Lateral epicondylitis and potential mimics           - Ultrasound appearance and MRI correlation      4. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous treatments           - Current treatment options: Steroid injection, hyperosmolar dextrose injection,              tendon fenestration (dry needling or tenotomy), whole blood injection,              and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection           - Technique: step-by-step illustrated guide           - Pros and cons           - Controversy and evidence      5. Summary      

SUMMARY

The major teaching points are: Lateral elbow anatomy is complex and a clear understanding is important to adequately characterize disease processes and to effectively guide management Ultrasound is a valuable tool in the evaluation and management of lateral elbow pain Ultrasound-guided percutaneous treatments have been illustrasted and can lead to symptomatic relief in the appropriate patient population  

Cite This Abstract

Chiavaras, M, Jacobson, J, Cresswell, M, Lateral Epicondylitis: Anatomy, Pathology, and Review of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Treatments.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12026792.html