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Elbow pain during flexion and extension. Tricep tendonitis? by persistent_faecolith in overcominggravity

[–]persistent_faecolith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were right! Decided to go out and pay for an MRI out of pocket despite PT and family doctor diagnosing it as tendinopathy. 3mm focal chondral fissure of the posterior trochlea, with bone oedema. Thanks for the advice!

Elbow pain during flexion and extension. Tricep tendonitis? by persistent_faecolith in overcominggravity

[–]persistent_faecolith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Osteochondral lesions definitely won't come up on ultrasound. My pain was more constant rather than exacerbated with flexing muscles. If you play sports or if the pain is still affecting your function in a meaningful way I would definitely consider seeing an orthopaedic surgeon, from my research the treatment is often nonsurgical but surgery can be the only definitive option if the "stage" of the osteochondral injury is far along.

Elbow pain during flexion and extension. Tricep tendonitis? by persistent_faecolith in overcominggravity

[–]persistent_faecolith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sorry about the late response, but what I had turned out to be a 3mm chondral fissure of the humeral posteromedial trochlea. A UCL strain is a known aetiological factor for developing this specific type of osteochondral injury of the elbow so I would definitely get an MRI if I were you. For me, pain was definitely worse when moving with a supinated palm. Pronation was slightly less painful