Bicipito-radial bursitis with supinator syndrome

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain and tenderness in the proximal forearm and elbow. Finger extension weakness. History of internal fixation of a radial head fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Large effusion of the bicipito-radial bursa with peripheral contrast enhancement. 

Case Discussion

Posterior interosseous nerve entrapment (supinator syndrome) due to septic bicipito-radial bursitis.

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