Lab Studies:
None
Other Studies:
Prior to being seen in sports medicine clinic, a left elbow 3-view x-ray was obtained. There was no evidence of osteoarthritis or acute fracture on this imaging. A left elbow MRI without IV contrast was obtained after the initial office visit in sports medicine clinic <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1MedialElbowPainin-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1MedialElbowPai-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1MedialElbow-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> . The left elbow MRI without IV contrast revealed bone marrow edema at the proximal and medial aspect of the olecranon (arrows). No fractures were identified <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1MedialEl-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1Media-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #5" data-lity><b>Case Photo #5</b></a> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS6CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1Me-1062.jpg" title="Case Photo #6" data-lity><b>Case Photo #6</b></a> . This bone marrow edema reflected a stress reaction.
Consultations:
None
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