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MRI of the elbow

Elbow MRI technique and anatomy underpin assessment of common tendon, ligament, and osseous abnormalities.
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Description

Patient positioning, sequence selection, and normal elbow anatomy provide the foundation for examining epicondylitis, ligament injury, dislocation, and osteochondral trauma. Practical case examples also cover distal biceps and triceps tendon lesions.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply an appropriate elbow MRI technique and recognise normal anatomy.
  • Identify epicondylitis, ligament injuries, and osteochondral abnormalities.
  • Assess elbow dislocation patterns and distal biceps and triceps tendon lesions.

Topics Covered

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00:00 - Introduction to Elbow MRI
01:02 - MRI Techniques and Positions for Elbow Imaging
11:11 - Elbow Anatomy Overview
20:27 - Common Elbow Pathologies
33:35 - Detailed Look at Epicondylitis
42:09 - Ligamentous Abnormalities of the Elbow
52:14 - Osteostructural Injuries and Elbow Dislocation
67:52 - Biceps and Triceps Tendon Lesions
79:14 - Case Studies of Elbow Injuries
107:28 - Conclusion and Q&A

Lecturers

Berlin, Germany
Consultant Radiologist at TMC
Dr Petra Kullnig graduated from the Medical University of her home town Graz, Austria. Dr Kullnig completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology in Berlin, Germany and then did a 1-year fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. Since 2016 Dr Kullnig works full time for TMC’s musculoskeletal section with base in Berlin and Lisbon.