Lateral epicondylitis and beyond: imaging of lateral elbow pain with clinical-radiologic correlation.

The diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis is often straightforward and can be made on the basis of clinical findings. However, radiological assessment is valuable where the clinical picture is less clear or where symptoms are refractory to treatment. Demographics, aspects of clinical history, or certain physical signs may suggest an alternate diagnosis. Knowledge of the typical clinical presentation and imaging findings of lateral epicondylitis, in addition to other potential causes of lateral elbow pain, is necessary. Kotnis NA, Chiavaras MM, Harish S. Skeletal Radiol. 2011 Dec 30. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22205505 PDF