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.
ANS: D
When force is sufficient to cause microscopic tears (microtears) in tissue, the result is known as epicondylopathy. Such an injury is not referred to as periostitis which involves the presence of inflammation. Muscle strain is local muscle damage that occurs when the muscle is stretched be-yond capacity. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae.
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