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12 maj 2019 · This is one of the first things to check for when evaluating a patient with ulnar sided wrist pain. First perform an ECU synergy test. The patient places their elbow at 90 degrees, the forearm is in full supination, the wrist is in neutral and the digits are in full extension.
1 sty 2021 · Ulnar-sided wrist pain is a common clinical problem, most often misdiagnosed as triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury. It may be frustrating to the patient, as one may end up wearing a wrist splint for an unusually long period, disrupting their routine.
Presenting symptoms include pain with activity and swelling, reproduced by provocative maneuvers with forearm supination and wrist ulnar deviation. Initial treatment is usually nonsurgical, except for hook of hamate fracture in high-profile athletes, and includes load management, correction of sports-specific techniques, strengthening the ...
3 paź 2024 · Ulnar Styloid Impaction Syndrome is a common cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain secondary to impaction between the ulnar styloid tip and the triquetrum. Diagnosis is made by PA wrist radiographs which reveal positive ulnar variance with subchondral sclerosis of the ulnar styloid and/or triquetrum.
After arthroscopic debridement of the central portion of her TFCC, goals of treatment were to ensure a stable wrist while achieving a pain free range of wrist motion and strength required to perform her activities of daily living, including return to work as a physical therapist.
9 lut 2017 · Pain is typically localized to the ulnar wrist and aggravated by activities that load the wrist or pronation/supination activities. There are several physical exam techniques that have been described to assess the TFCC and DRUJ.
3 mar 2012 · Ulnar-sided wrist pain is a common cause of upper extremity disability. An understanding of the anatomy and mechanism of injury, and a detailed physical exam can help establish a differential diagnosis. Judicious use of diagnostic modalities can further define the diagnosis.
