Imaging of the elbow with an emphasis on trauma.
This article provides a review of imaging of the elbow with an emphasis on trauma. The pertinent bone and soft-tissue anatomy of the elbow is discussed, with particular attention paid to the soft-tissue anatomy of imaging importance. The pediatric patient is considered and the basic radiographic examination is outlined. Finally, selected problems of elbow trauma are addressed and the various types of fractures are detailed.
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson.
M J
MJ
Pitt
D P
DP
Speer
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D000092464:Elbow Injuries