Hanisha Patel1, Sonali Lala2, Brett Helfner3, Tony T Wong2. 1. New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center, 622 W 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032, USA. hap9045@nyp.org. 2. Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center, 622 W 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032, USA. 3. Zwanger and Pesiri Radiology, 150 Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, New York, NY, 11757, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Tennis is a popular sport with high levels of participation. This article aims to describe how upper extremity overuse injuries occur in relation to tennis biomechanics and to review their imaging characteristics and implications for management. In particular, we will review the imaging patterns of internal impingement, scapular dyskinesis, lateral and medial epicondylitis, ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency, valgus extension overload, capitellar osteochondritis dissecans, extensor carpi ulnaris tendinosis and instability, tenosynovitis, triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries, and carpal stress injuries. CONCLUSION: Tennis is a complex and physically demanding sport with a wide range of associated injuries. Repetitive overloading commonly leads to injuries of the upper extremity. An understanding of the underlying mechanisms of injury and knowledge of these injury patterns will aid the radiologist in generating the correct diagnosis in both the professional and recreational tennis athlete.
OBJECTIVE: Tennis is a popular sport with high levels of participation. This article aims to describe how upper extremity overuse injuries occur in relation to tennis biomechanics and to review their imaging characteristics and implications for management. In particular, we will review the imaging patterns of internal impingement, scapular dyskinesis, lateral and medial epicondylitis, ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency, valgus extension overload, capitellar osteochondritis dissecans, extensor carpi ulnaris tendinosis and instability, tenosynovitis, triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries, and carpal stress injuries. CONCLUSION: Tennis is a complex and physically demanding sport with a wide range of associated injuries. Repetitive overloading commonly leads to injuries of the upper extremity. An understanding of the underlying mechanisms of injury and knowledge of these injury patterns will aid the radiologist in generating the correct diagnosis in both the professional and recreational tennis athlete.
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Keywords:
Elbow; Shoulder; Sports injuries; Tennis athlete; Wrist and hand
Authors: Robert C Lynall; Zachary Y Kerr; Aristarque Djoko; Babette M Pluim; Brian Hainline; Thomas P Dompier Journal: Br J Sports Med Date: 2015-12-30 Impact factor: 13.800