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This article reviews the current nonsurgical treatment strategies available for UCL injuries of the elbow. Imaging Considerations. Imaging modalities can aid in the diagnosis and stratification of a UCL injury to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury. A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. Book. © 2021. Latest edition. Download book PDF. Download book EPUB. Overview. Editors: Joshua S. Dines 0, Christopher L. Camp 1, David W. Altchek 2. Joshua S. Dines. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA. View editor publications.
Week 4-5 Goal: Gradually continue increasing elbow ROM (5-125°) Stretching • Restore ulnar deviation • Shoulder and wrist stretching • Low-load, long-duration stretch into elbow extension with light resistance. Strengthening (must resolve pain and inflammation prior to elbow strengthening) • Lower extremity, core and balance
1 sty 2015 · 1 Citations. Abstract. Conservative treatment is often the first step in management of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, though it should be applied in the appropriate patient context. Specific features of the clinical history, injury mechanism, physical exam and imaging help guide the decision to pursue conservative treatment.
Pain on the inner side of the elbow is the most common symptom of a UCL injury. A UCL tear may sometimes feel like a “pop” after throwing followed by intense pain. UCL injuries are diagnosed by physical examination and a valgus stress test to assess instability of the elbow.
ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION USING AUTOGENOUS GRAFT PROTOCOL: The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post-operative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone an ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction without concomitant fracture.
How is the UCL injured, and what are the symptoms? The UCL can be injured in several different ways. Most commonly, there is a gradual onset of medial elbow pain due to repetitive stresses on the ligament.
