Case 4
Diagnosis
Elbow synovial fold syndrome (posterolateral impingement of the elbow)
Cerezal L, Rodriguez-Sammartino M, Canga A, Capiel C, Arnaiz J, Cruz A, Rolón A. Elbow synovial fold syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013;201(1):W88-96
- Elbow synovial fold syndrome or posterolateral impingement is an uncommon clinical entity characterized by synovial fold thickening that become interposed and compressed between the articular surfaces during certain movements, producing lateral pain and snapping of the joint. Mechanical abrasion by the snapping plica may produce chondromalacia along the radial head and capitellu
Cerezal L, Rodriguez-Sammartino M, Canga A, Capiel C, Arnaiz J, Cruz A, Rolón A. Elbow synovial fold syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013;201(1):W88-96
