ELBOW ARTHROGRAPHY

Elbow arthrography provides useful information that is not available w ith noninvasive imaging. This article describes normal elbow anatomy a s seen by arthrography. Technical aspects of arthrography with regard to radiographs and CT and MR imaging are reviewed. Indications for MR arthrography include identification of loose bodies, chondral and oste ochondral fractures, collateral ligament tears, and synovial and capsu lar abnormalities.