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Elbow

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Normal Elbow (Image Credit: Ms. Nancy Roper)
Normal Elbow
Elbow Effusion: This picture shows erythema and swelling associated with a left elbow effusion. There is diffuse puffiness as well as loss of the normal contours of the elbow and the fossa usually seen between the olecranon and lateral epicondyle. (Image Credit: Dr. Jack Reynolds)
Elbow Effusion
Rheumatoid Nodule: Observe the rheumatoid nodule seen on the extensor surface of the forearm. Note the nodule/thickening of the olecranon bursa-a distinct enlargement at the tip of the olecranon, versus the diffuse swelling and loss of contour seen in the previous picture. (Image Credit: Dr. Jack Reynolds)
Rheumatoid Nodule

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