55-year-old female with right lateral epicondylitis. Evaluate common extensor tendon and median nerve for compression. LIGAMENTS: Although this examination was not protocoled for detailed evaluation of the ligaments, the ulnar collateral ligament appears intact. The radial collateral ligament appears intact. The lateral ulnar collateral ligament appears intact, within the limitations of a non arthrogram study.TENDONS: There is increased signal abnormality and thickening of the common extensor tendon indicating tendinosis. There are small foci of fluid signal intensity within the origin of the common extensor tendon indicating a small partial-thickness interstitial tear. The common flexor tendon appears intact. The triceps tendon appears intact. The biceps and brachialis tendons appear intact.ARTICULAR SURFACES AND BONE: No bone marrow signal abnormality is identified. SURROUNDING STRUCTURES: The imaged musculature of the elbow is normal in appearance.ADDITIONAL
1. Findings consistent with moderate to severe common extensor tendinosis with a small interstitial tear.2. Increased signal abnormality within the ulnar nerve proximal to and within the cubital tunnel indicating a neuritis.3. No evidence of median nerve compression as clinically questioned.