Presentation
Soldier in training. Two week history of elbow pain, especially on performing sit ups.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Elbow effusion: the fat pads
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/67110/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
Both the anterior and posterior fats pads are elevated. The posterior fat pad in particular is well illustrated.
No bony abnormality. No soft tissue calcification.
From the case:
Elbow effusion: the fat pads
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/67111/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
The lifted anterior fat pad (red arrows) and posterior fat pad (blue arrows) indicated a joint effusion.
Case Discussion
The majority of elbow effusions occur in the context of a fracture. In this case the effusion relates to repeated localized trauma.
Nevertheless it does well illustrate raised fat pads of the elbow indicating a joint effusion.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.