MRI of stress reaction of the distal humerus in elite tennis players.

Lee, Justin C; Malara, Frank A; Wood, Timothy; Hoy, Greg; Saifuddin, Asif; Connell, David A

Lee, Justin C; Malara, Frank A; Wood, Timothy; Hoy, Greg; Saifuddin, Asif; Connell, David A.

Affiliation

Lee JC; Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom.

AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 187(4): 901-4, 2006 Oct.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16985132

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

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.

CONCLUSION:

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.

Subject(s)

Bone Marrow/pathology; Cumulative Trauma Disorders/diagnosis; Edema/diagnosis; Humerus/pathology; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Tennis/injuries; Adolescent; Adult; Bone Marrow/injuries; Edema/etiology; Female; Humans; Humerus/injuries; Male

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Bone Marrow / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Tennis / Edema / Humerus Type of study: Etiology_studies / Prognostic_studies Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol Year: 2006 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United kingdom

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