Imaging of elbow disorders

Orthop Clin North Am. 1999 Jan;30(1):21-36. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70059-6.

Abstract

Numerous modalities are available for imaging the elbow. Radiographs should be the first imaging procedure performed for evaluation of an elbow abnormality. The use of advanced imaging modalities such as MR imaging, CT, and sonography also is discussed in this article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ligaments / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Tendons / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ulnar Nerve