Clin Should Elbow.  2016 Mar;19(1):39-42. 10.5397/cise.2016.19.1.39.

Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis and Radial Collateral Ligament of the Elbow in a Recreational Golfer: Surgical Experience of Repair of a Chronic Retracted Tendon and Ligament

• Park JY
• Bang JY

• KMID: 2162175
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2016.19.1.39

Abstract

Lateral epicondylitis with rupture of the radial collateral ligament of the elbow has not been reported in the literature. We report on a case of a recreational golfer who had not received steroid injection and had no trauma history. The patient was treated with open surgical repair. At 2 years follow-up, satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes were observed with return to pre-injury level. The authors report this case and review the literature.

Keyword

Open extensor carpi radialis brevis repair; Lateral epicondylitis; Radial collateral ligament rupture

MeSH Terms

Collateral Ligaments*
Elbow*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Ligaments*
Rupture
Rupture, Spontaneous*
Tendons*