title: Elbow Imaging in Sport: Sports Imaging Series.
abstract: Elbow pain is a frequent presenting symptom in athletes, particularly athletes who throw. The elbow can be injured as a result of acute trauma, such as a direct blow or a fall onto an outstretched hand or from chronic microtrauma. In particular, valgus extension overload during the throwing motion can precipitate a cascade of chronic injuries that can be debilitating for both casual and high-performance athletes. Prompt imaging evaluation facilitates accurate diagnosis and appropriate targeted interventions.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California-San Francisco, 185 Berry St, Lobby 6, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 94158.
authors.forename: Matthew D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Bucknor
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California-San Francisco, 185 Berry St, Lobby 6, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 94158.
authors.forename: Kathryn J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California-San Francisco, 185 Berry St, Lobby 6, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 94158.
authors.forename: Lynne S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Steinbach
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement; D000092464:Elbow Injuries