MRI of stress reaction of the distal humerus in elite tennis players.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the MRI appearance of stress reaction in the distal humerus in 12 elite tennis players. In addition, we aimed to determine whether any MRI findings were associated with changes in recovery times.


CONCLUSIONS
Stress injury to the distal humerus is a cause of chronic arm pain among elite tennis players and may be exacerbated during full competition. The degree of marrow edema on STIR MRI may be predictive of time to return to competition.
Lee
Justin C
JC
Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.
Malara
Frank A
FA
Wood
Timothy
T
Hoy
Greg
G
Saifuddin
Asif
A
Connell
David A
DA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013715:Tennis / Q000293:injuries*