elbow protocol

Question 1

what tendon is prone to tennis elbow

Answer 1

common extensor tendon (CET)

Question 2

CET appearance

Answer 2

fibrillar echogenic flat topped insertion

Question 3

is radial collateral ligament (RCL) easily seen?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

The RCL is seen as an extension from the _______ around the radial head up to the humerus deep to the ______.

Answer 4

annular ligament

CET

Question 5

what tendon is prone to golfers elbow

Answer 5

common flexor tendon (CFT)

Question 6

is the ulna collateral ligament (UCL) easily seen

Answer 6

no

Question 7

where is the olecranon fossa found

Answer 7

In longitudinal position: is the dip in the posterior humerus and is deep to the triceps

Question 8

is the olecranon bursa easier or harder to scan

Answer 8

difficult to keep contact –> may need standoff pad

Question 9

olecranon bursa inflamed appearance

Answer 9

complex fluid collection over the Olecranon tip

increased vascularity

Question 10

check out the slidddddess

Answer 10

ya