OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the embryologic development, anatomy, and histology of the synovial plicae of the elbow. The pathophysiologic features, clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and treatment of elbow synovial fold syndrome will also be reviewed. CONCLUSION: Elbow synovial fold syndrome is an uncommon entity that is often confused with lateral epicondylitis. Knowledge of the clinical and imaging diagnosis of this entity is essential for the appropriate management of patients.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the embryologic development, anatomy, and histology of the synovial plicae of the elbow. The pathophysiologic features, clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and treatment of elbow synovial fold syndrome will also be reviewed. CONCLUSION:Elbow synovial fold syndrome is an uncommon entity that is often confused with lateral epicondylitis. Knowledge of the clinical and imaging diagnosis of this entity is essential for the appropriate management of patients.
Authors: Kilian Wegmann; Klaus Josef Burkhart; Alperen Sabri Bingoel; Christian Ries; Wolfram Friedrich Neiss; Lars Peter Müller Journal: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc Date: 2014-06-11 Impact factor: 4.342