# Ultrasound-Guided Lateral and Medial epicondylitis

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/ultrasound-guided-lateral-and-medial-epicondylitis/
- Published: 2021-04-14T13:44:47+00:00
- Author: Monica

Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow,” is an inflammation of the tendons that
join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. Whereas Medial epicondylitis,
or “golfer’s elbow,” is an inflammation of the tendons that attach the forearm muscles
to the inside of the bone at your elbow.

Both tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow typically result from repetitive, forceful 
gripping and lifting. The conditions can be caused by sports other than golf and
tennis, as well as work-related activities that involve heavy use of the wrist and
forearm muscles (such as the movements of plumbers, painters, carpenters, and butchers).

Ultrasound has the advantages of providing high-resolution images of the soft tissues,
the absence of radiation exposure, easy accessibility, low cost, and it provides
relatively easy dynamic examinations in comparison with other radiologic modalities.

## **Which Ultrasound Scanner is the best for the evaluation of Lateral and Medial epicondylitis?**

Using a high-frequency linear transducer during the assessment and treatment of 
Lateral and Medial epicondylitis is highly effective. Our medical research and development
team always recommends either The Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.34–
Color Doppler or the Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-
3.51 to our [Orthopedist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/orthopedic-surgeon/),
[rheumatologists](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/rheumatologist/),
and [physical therapists](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/physical-therapist/)
clients.

On the one hand, the 7.5 to 10 MHz Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner [SIFULTRAS-5.34](https://sifsof.com/product/linear-wireless-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-34/)
is a small mobile scanner packed with high-end technology. That enhances the physical
exam and strengthen your clinical confidence. It guides the aspiration of cystic
lesions or effusion within the elbow joint, helps to differentiate possible etiologies
and achieve the relief of symptoms. 

Most importantly, to prevent any damage to the surrounding neuro-vascular tissues,
the tip of the needle should be seen closely during the operation. So real-time 
ultrasound supervision is really needed.

On the other hand, the Color Doppler 10 to 14 MHz Mini Linear Ultrasound Scanner
SIFULTRAS-3.51 comes with a needle guide holder. Also, it gives real-time information
regarding anatomy and blood vessel location to guide needle placement. 

Since SIFULTRAS-3.51 can quickly locate the depth and diameter of puncture’s navigation.
It provides real-time injection guidance to stop injecting the corticosteroid directly
into the tendon material or subcutaneous tissue, which may result in subcutaneous
fatty atrophy and skin depigmentation.

Ultrasonography is a good first-line imaging tool for evaluating elbow lesions and
guiding clinical and diagnostic therapies. Indeed, Ultrasound Scanner is useful 
for guiding surgical treatments such as local injection and minimally invasive operations
because it allows for multiplanar and real-time observation of the soft tissues.

![](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/elbow-injection.jpg)

References: [Lateral and Medial epicondylitis](https://www.summitortho.com/services/elbow/lateral-and-medial-epicondylitis/),
[Lateral and medial epicondylitis of the elbow](https://orthopaedia.com/page/Lateral-and-medial-epicondylitis-of-the-elbow),
[Application of Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Intervention for Evaluating Elbow Joint Pathologies](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092964411200032X)

 * ![Portable Linear Ultrasound SIFULTRAS-5.29 FDA main](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/
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 * Portable Linear Ultrasound SIFULTRAS-5.29 FDA
 * ![Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.34 - Color Doppler main](https://
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 * Linear Wireless Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-5.34 – Color Doppler
 * ![Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51 main](https://
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 * Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51