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Epicondylitis: pathogenesis, imaging, and treatment.
| Titel | Epicondylitis: pathogenesis, imaging, and treatment. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Walz DM, Newman JS, Konin GP, Ross G |
| Journal | Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 167-84 |
| Date Published | 2010 Jan-Feb |
| Schlüsselwörter | Epicondylitis |
| Zusammenfassung | Epicondylitis commonly affects the elbow medially or laterally, typically in the 4th or 5th decade of life and without predilection with regard to sex. Epicondylitis is an inflammatory process that may be more accurately described as tendinosis. In the lateral epicondylar region, this process affects the common extensor tendon; in the medial epicondylar region, the common flexor tendon is affected. The condition is widely believed to originate from repetitive overuse with resultant microtearing and progressive degeneration due to an immature reparative response. Advances in understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of epicondylitis have shaped current treatment practices. Conservative measures are undertaken initially, because symptoms in most patients improve with time and rest. Those who fail to respond to conservative therapy are considered for surgical treatment. When surgery is contemplated, magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasonography is useful for evaluating the extent of disease, detecting associated pathologic processes, excluding other primary sources of elbow pain, and planning the surgical approach. Familiarity with the normal anatomy, the pathophysiology of epicondylitis and its mimics, and diagnostic imaging techniques and findings allows more accurate diagnosis and helps establish an appropriate treatment plan. |
| Alternate Journal | Radiographics |
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