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Elbow Pain- Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the elbow joint is most commonly due to trauma, including repetitive microtrauma, characterized by joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation. 

FINDINGS:

Moderate ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joint space narrowing with osteophyte formation and subchondral cystic change at the olecranon. Elbow alignment is maintained. No effusion. 

IMPRESSION:

Moderate elbow joint osteoarthritis. 

 

 

Elbow Pain 2

Rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow joint is characterized by effusion, diffuse joint space narrowing, joint subluxation, and periarticular erosions.

FINDINGS:

Marked erosive change of the elbow joint with bony remodeling and intra-articular bodies. Associated posterior subluxation of the ulna, moderate joint effusion, and soft tissue swelling.  

IMPRESSION:

Severe sequela of rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow.  

Elbow Pain - Swelling

 

 

Soft tissue swelling overlying the olecranon may indicate olecranon bursitis.