Imaging Considerations for Tennis Elbow
Initial Imaging and Outcome Assessment
- Radiographs are beneficial as initial imaging to rule out other pathologies such as intra-articular bodies, heterotopic ossification, or occult fractures, as recommended by the American College of Radiology 1
- Overreliance on imaging findings without correlation to clinical symptoms can lead to inappropriate treatment decisions, according to the American College of Radiology 1