[Contrast arthrography in the diagnosis of soft tissue injuries round the elbow joint (author's transl)].
Based on the experience of 115 examinations, the authors first describes the normal radiological appearances on arthrography of the elbow joint. Subsequently, the radiological criteria are discussed which permit a diagnosis of intra- and para-articular soft tissue lesions due to closed trauma of the elbow joint. Arthrography with positive (water-soluble) contrast media enables one to diagnose rupture of the joint capsule and ligaments, and to diagnose with certainty subluxations of the various parts of the joint. Is is also possible to demonstrate haematomas between the muscles, which may lead to a reduction in joint function. Negative contrast medium (carbon dioxide, oxygen) permits the diagnosis of rupture of the insertion of the biceps.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
Die Kontrastarthrographie in der Diagnostik der Weichteilverletzungen des Ellenbogengelenkes.