ULNAR STYLOID IMPACTION SYNDROME

Question 1

2 risk factors for ulnar styloid impaction syndrome

Answer 1

1. Positive ulnar variance (review aetiology and associations)
2. Excessively long ulnar styloid process

Question 2

2 investigations for ulnar styloid impaction syndrome

Answer 2

1. Plain radiographs

2. MRI

Question 3

Surgical options for ulnar styloid impaction syndrome

Answer 3

1. Ulnar shortening osteotomy

2. Partial ulnar styloidectomy