i need help with MRI jargon

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Registered: 01-03-2006
i need help with MRI jargon
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Tue, 01-03-2006 - 11:36am

MRI of L elbow report:

there is mild thickening of the lateral collateral ligament with mild edema of the lateral humeral epicondyle consistent with the diagnosis of the lateral epicondylitis. There is mild degenerative disease with spurring of the olecranon.

since this is an on-going problem without relief from rest, cortisone injections, etc, my dr wants to repair via surgery.

can someone please tell me what this means in plain english?

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Registered: 02-28-2000
Tue, 01-03-2006 - 12:13pm

I can take a few stabs at this but I am not totally sure. What it appears to mean is that you have some swelling (edema) in your L elbow near the upper arm (humerus--I believe that's where your funny bone is). Epicondylitis means inflammation of the epicondyle, which is a joint in your elbow, I think.

You can do a search to find the meanings of the terms. That should help you make some sense out of it.

I know for sure there is some swelling. The degenerative part might mean the that space between your joints may be closing and that's going to inhibit your ability to move.

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Tue, 01-03-2006 - 5:09pm

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Tue, 01-03-2006 - 5:45pm

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Welcome to Other Women's Health Issues! "dogand cat99" did a much better job than I could. Also as suggested try to find definations and give your doctor a call.


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