-
Uncommon
-
May
be caused by
fall on outstretched hand.
-
May
be accelerated by valgus strain.
-
Leads to rupture of ulnar
collateral ligament.
-
This may also include the
common flexor
origin on the
medial
epicondyle of humerus.
-
The
ligament has three bands. One may be ruptured while the remaining are
intact.
|
-
History
-
Palpation
|
-
Shoulder
sling for 2-3 weeks.
-
Surgical repair after exposure of
ulnar collateral ligament.
|