Dynamic ulnar impaction syndrome in tennis players: report of two cases

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this report, two tennis players with symptoms of ulnar impaction syndrome are reviewed. Both players have neutral ulnar variance. These cases represent dynamic ulnar impaction syndrome, when the impact between ulna and carpus occurs during conditions of pronated grip. The literature and the treatment of these two cases are discussed.

Keywords

• Wrist injuries
• Tennis/injuries
• Fibrocartilage/injuries
• Ulnocarpal impaction