Avulsion of the medial epicondyle after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction: imaging of a rare throwing injury.

AJR Am J Roentgenol

Radiology Associates of Birmingham, 2090 Columbiana Rd., Ste. 4400, Birmingham, AL 35216,, USA.

Published: March 2008

Objective: The objective of this article is to report and describe the clinical and imaging features of an avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle after ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction.

Conclusion: Avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle is a rare complication of UCL reconstruction with distinct radiographic and MRI findings.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2214/AJR.07.3027DOI Listing

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