Ulnar collateral ligament gets injured due to trauma or repeated actions or stress. Ulnar collateral ligament injury is very common in athletes mainly involved in tennis, badminton, javelin throwers, etc.. Fall on an out stretched hand can also lead to ulnar collateral ligament injury
SYMPTOMS
– Pain along the inner side of elbow
– Associated swelling
– Range of movements restricted
– Patient often complaints that making a fist is painful
DIAGNOSIS
– History and clinical examination
– Valgus stress test
– Crepitation
– X- ray may show bone spurs, loose fragments, calcification
– MRI diagnoses ligament rupture
– Diagnostic arthroscopy
TREATMENT
Non surgical treatment:
– Rest
– Ice application
– Limb elevation
– Analgesics and anti inflammatory
SURGICAL TREATMENT
If conservative treatment fails, Arthroscopy and proceed.
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