Dislocation of the Ulna Distal End

Definition:
Displacement of the ulnar distal end; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.

Symptoms
  • Instability in wrist/forearm
  • Pain in the wrist
Causes
  • Fall
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Dislocation of the Ulna Distal End Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Extension
  • Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
  • Ice Massage Hand Wrist
  • Finger Stretch
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Hand Circuit

Dislocation of the Ulna Distal End Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Static Grasp
  • Putty Gripping

Dislocation of the Ulna Distal End Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension