Improvement in Symptoms of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinopathy by Scapular Alignment Correction: A Case Study
2022 Volume 1 Pages 1-5
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2022 Volume 1 Pages 1-5
Objective: We report a case of extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendinopathy where the symptoms improved by restricting the external rotation of the shoulder joint.
Case: The patient was a 73-year-old woman diagnosed with left triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury and left ECU tendinopathy. In the initial and final evaluation, the patient's pain; Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score; range of motion (ROM); and posture were assessed. The patient had poor alignment with limited external rotation of the left shoulder joint and elevation of the left scapula. We intervened to correct the scapular elevation to improve the ROM of the left shoulder joint, and each endpoint improved.
Conclusion: Correcting the alignment was useful in reducing the stretch of the long head biceps tendon, improving the ROM of the shoulder, and reducing the stress on the ECU.
