Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Tear

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Clinical information

Patient presented to physical therapy after working manual labor job lifting bags of apples. Patient presented with localized lateral elbow pain without neurologic symptoms with pain and weakness with gripping.

Brief description

Diagnostic musucloskeletal ultrasound was performed indicating partial thickness extensor carpi radialis brevis tear in SAX and LAX. No joint effusion seen in all elbow articulations on MSK US.

Ultrasound Images & Clips

SAX of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

LAX of extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

Conclusion

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is a valuable tool to assess musculoskeletal pain as a point of care service.

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 59
Body part: Left Elbow

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Author

Dr. Charles Stevens

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mobile Therapy Services

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified in Vestibular Assessment and Management, and Founder of Mobile Therapy Services

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