Elbow Synovial Fold Syndrome

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Abstract:

We present the case of a 17 year old female with elbow synovial fold syndrome aka plica synovialis. The etiology is thought to be related to repetitive microtrauma resulting in thickening of normal elbow synovial folds. Associated symptoms typically worsen over time, particularly with increasing exercise and motion. While radiographs are unrevealing, MR imaging will show a thickened plica, oftentimes with secondary signs of plica impingement. The following report reviews presentation, pathophysiology, characteristic imaging findings and current treatment options for elbow synovial fold syndrome.

Author(s):
Sanghi, Amit ; Ly, Justin Q. ; Bush, R. J. ; Folio, Les R.
Author Organization(s):
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Military Medicine Radiology Corner, v172, Dec 2007.
Pagination:
0004

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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
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USUHS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, IMAGES, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, RADIOGRAPHY, FEMALES, ETIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*ELBOW SYNOVIAL FOLD SYNDROME, *ELBOWS(ANTOMONY), ELBOW PLICA SYNOVIALIS, ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Report Date:
2007 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2010 Sep 29