Best Practice Case Studies-Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear

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In the AMSSM Sports Ultrasound case series, Dr. Ryan Hubbard, a sports medicine physician at Anderson Orthopedics in DC, presented on the diagnostic examination of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow, focusing on a case involving a 27-year-old professional baseball pitcher. The athlete experienced medial elbow pain, worsening over time, notably sharp during hard throwing, and some ulnar nerve paresthesia. Covering the ultrasound protocol for the medial elbow, Dr. Hubbard highlighted the importance of a complete examination, including the common flexor pronator tendon, humeroulnar joint, ulnar nerve, and the UCL. Positioning for optimal imaging is crucial, especially for evaluating dynamic UCL stress. In the featured case, ultrasound imaging revealed a UCL tear with significant valgus stress-related gapping, which Dr. Hubbard detailed in his standardized examination report. Emphasizing familiarity with normal anatomy for identifying abnormalities, the presentation underscored the critical role of comprehensive scanning protocols in sports medicine diagnostics.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 15

Topic Elbow and Forearm

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3rd Edition, CASE 15

3rd Edition

Elbow and Forearm

Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Sports Ultrasound

Baseball Pitcher

Elbow Pain

Diagnostic Examination

Dynamic UCL Stress