ELBOW ULTRASOUND:
“Tennis elbow” is a general term for “Lateral Epicondylitis” . Inflammation and pain of the tendons on the outside of the elbow from overuse — repeating the same motions again and again. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.
In many cases, it is related to a spur that develops here. Sometimes tearing of the fibres occurs.
“Golfer’s Elbow” is a general term for “Medial Epicondylitis”. In this case, inflammation and pain occurs on the inside of your elbow (the side closest to your body). The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist. Also a spur can develop here.
The olecranon fossa is at the back of the elbow. Fluid / joint effusion, and triceps tendinitis are possible findings here.
The ulnar nerve is adjacent to this , found in the ulnar groove, back of the elbow toward the inside. This can cause radiating pain down the forearm and wrist.
The radial head rotates as you turn the wrist palm down. This is quite exciting to watch in real time. We can assess the annular ligament, and the surrounding structures.
The (ante) cubital fossa is at the front of the elbow, through which many things pass. Biceps muscle can be assessed distally.