Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament
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Definition:
Complete or incomplete separation of a portion of joint cartilage and underlying bone of the ankle; Isolated loss of blood flow to a portion of the talus bone
Symptoms- Catching
- Loss of ROM in the ankle
- Pain in the ankle
- Swelling in the ankle
- Point tender on the ankle
Causes- Repetitive physical trauma
- Ischemia (restriction of blood flow)
- Hereditary
- Endocrine factors
- Avascular necrosis (loss of blood flow)
- Rapid growth
- Deficiencies and imbalances in the ratio of calcium to phosphorus
- Anomalies of bone formation
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- ROM and stretching
- Ankle stabilization strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening exercise
- Possible surgical intervention
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