Enthesopathy of the tuberositas radii. A diagnostic problem.


Published online: Mar 27 1991

D Van Linthoudt, O Vernet, A Pazera, and H Ott.

Department of Rheumatology, Community Hospital, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

Abstract

The radial tubercle is rarely the site of enthesopathy. When it occurs, symptoms and radiological images are usually typical enough for unequivocal diagnosis. We report the case of a man with atypical pain and X-rays modifications of the radial tubercle. Correct diagnosis was established by histological analysis. Better knowledge of this pathology should prevent unnecessary excision.

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