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Signs/Symptoms of UCL Tear

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           





 

 

 

 

 

  • Pain and tenderness on the medial aspect of the elbow. 

  • A popping, tearing, or pulling sensation felt or heard during time of injury.

  • Swelling and ecchymosis on the medial aspect of the elbow in anatomical position.

  • Inability to straighten the elbow, stiffness, compromised range of motion.

  • Inability to throw with injured extremity, due to pain and decrease in accuracy of throw.

  • Paresthesia of 4th and 5th digits on injured side.
     

Case Study (cont.)

Our athlete's symptoms were:

  • A crack/pop was hear at time of injury

  • Mild to moderate swelling in themedial elbow and in the ulnar groove.

  • Point tender over the UCL and medial epicondyle.

  • Decrease range of motion due to swelling.

  • Pain with flexion & extension at the end ranges.

  • Decreased grip strength.

 

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