Definition:

An injury to the radioulnar joint when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to the joint.

Symptoms:

• Pain in the medial wrist
• Swelling in the medial wrist
• Point tenderness to medial wrist

Causes:

• Fall on an outstretched hand
• Direct blow
• Repetitive movements

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching
• Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
• Upper extremity strengthening
• Ergonomics training