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
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
