Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament

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
Purchase 3 Phases

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
Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Putty Gripping
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Full Anterior Stretch

Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Curl Press
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Sprains and Strain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament 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