Presentation
An athlete with pain at the elbow region, tender supination, and flexion of the arm and elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal biceps brachii tendinosis
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MRI study shows thickening of the distal biceps tendon at its insertion into the radial tuberosity with internal signal alteration eliciting intermediate signal in T2 and STIR. Mild surrounding fluid signal is also noted.
From the case:
Distal biceps brachii tendinosis
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Annotated images highlight the distal biceps brachii tendinosis.
Case Discussion
Here is a case of distal biceps brachii tendinosis with typical MRI features. Note how the axial plane is the best in assessing the distal tendon at its insertion into the radial tuberosity.
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