Too Much Wrist: Progressive Forearm Pain In A Collegiate Fencer - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
Left Elbow X-Ray: Frontal and lateral radiographs of the left forearm showed no fracture or dislocation. Bony mineralization appeared normal, and no focal soft tissue abnormalities were identified. Case Photo #1

Left Elbow Ultrasound: Hypertrophy of the brachioradialis, mild enlargement of the superficial radial nerve, moderate enlargement of the deep motor branch of the radial nerve, and reproduction of symptoms with sonopalpation at the Arcade of Frohse.

Left Forearm Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Marrow edema extending from the radial head through the proximal radial diaphysis, consistent with grade 3 proximal radius bone stress injury without cortical fracture. The median, radial, and ulnar nerves, as well as the flexor and extensor tendons, were unremarkable. Case Photo #2 , Case Photo #3

Consultations:
None

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