A 36 Year Old Reports Pain and Weakness in the Elbow.MRI

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 36 year old reports pain and weakness in the elbow.MRI reveals inflammation of the tendon and the presence of microtears where it attaches to bone.This condition is called:

• A) periostitis.
• B) muscle strain.
• C) bursitis.
• D) epicondylopathy.

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