Bicipitoradial Bursitis In A Competitive Weightlifter

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Bicipitoradial Bursitis In A Competitive Weightlifter

Authors, Editors, Case Information Author: Michael Downing, DO Affiliation: Albany Medical Center Co Author(s): Dr. Wesley Paul Dr. David Civitarese Dr. Michael Bazzi Dr. Joshua Rothenberg Editor: Adam Lewno, DO Clinical Vignette: A 21-year-old competitive weightlifter presented with insidious onset of left anterolateral elbow pain for 3-weeks duration. The pain is 2/10 at rest and increases to a 7/10 with back and biceps exercise. The pain is described as sharp and radiates to the proximal lateral forearm. On exam, elbow pain is provoked with resisted supination and flexion. Type of Probe Used: 15-4MHz Linear Transducer #1 - Image SAX of the bicep tendon with bicipitoradial bursa. #2 - Image SAX of the bicep tendon with labels for the bicipitoradial bursa, pronator teres, brachioradialis, and radial tuberosity labeled. LAX Unlabeled LAX view of the left distal biceps tendon via the pronator window #4 - Image LAX view of the left distal bicep tendon via the pronator window with labels for bicipitoradial bursa, prontator teress, and radial tuberosity. Interpretation Image Interpretation: Short Axis (SAX) View demonstrating bursa fluid collection surrounding the distal biceps tendon. Power doppler demonstrates hyperemia which indicates inflammation. Long Axis (LAX) View demonstrating distal biceps tendon insertion site at the radial tuberosity with adjacent simple, anechoic bursa fluid. Teaching Pearl: Bicipitoradial bursitis is a rare cause of elbow pain and provoked by repetitive trauma. SAX view will demonstrate a U-shaped bursa fluid collection, surrounding the distal biceps tendon. The LAX view is often easiest to obtain through the pronator window and provides evaluation of the distal biceps tendon insertion and adjacent bursa fluid.
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