Ulnocarpal Impaction Syndrome
Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome is a condition in which tissue in the wrist (fibrocartilage) becomes damaged (impacted). This causes wrist pain on the side of the little finger (ulnar side). This often happens when one bone in the forearm (ulna) is longer than the other bone (radius). The ulna pushes against the wrist bones and pinches the fibrocartilage.
If this condition is not treated, the fibrocartilage may eventually tear or wear away and become very painful.
CAUSES
This condition is commonly caused by having an ulna that is longer than the radius, which is something you are born with (congenital). Other possible causes include:
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who play
Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome is a condition in which tissue in the wrist (fibrocartilage) becomes damaged (impacted). This causes wrist pain on the side of the little finger (ulnar side). This often happens when one bone in the forearm (ulna) is longer than the other bone (radius). The ulna pushes against the wrist bones and pinches the fibrocartilage.
If this condition is not treated, the fibrocartilage may eventually tear or wear away and become very painful.
CAUSES
This condition is commonly caused by having an ulna that is longer than the radius, which is something you are born with (congenital). Other possible causes include:
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who play