Extensor carpi ulnaris tendon longitudinal split tear

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ulnar wrist pain in a tennis player.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Diffuse edema around the ulnar head and a longitudinal signal-intense band within the substance of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon (ECU).

Case Discussion

ECU tendinosis and partial ruptures due to overuse are often associated with instability of the tendon 1.

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