The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the elbow is the ligament on the outside of the elbow, not to be confused with the LCL in the knee. The LCL in the elbow is sometimes also called the radial collateral ligament (RCL). This ligament can become sprained or torn as a result of a sports injury.
The radial collateral ligament (RCL) is a strong, short, thin band of tissue that connects from the humerus (upper arm bone) to the radius (one of two forearm bones). The role of the RCL is to provide stability against inner to outer stress on the elbow.
The major static elbow stabilizers are the medial (ulnar) and lateral (radial) collateral ligaments and the ulnohumeral joint. The medial (ulnar) collateral ligament (MCL) supports the ulnohumeral and radiohumeral joints medially, and is a fan-shaped structure.
Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament ICD-10-CM S53. 32XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
MRI of the elbow (T1 weighted) showing an unimpaired radial collateral ligament and extensor tendon....Radial collateral ligament of elbow joint.Radial collateral ligamentFromlateral epicondyleToannular ligamentIdentifiersLatinligamentum collaterale radiale6 more rows
The radial collateral ligament attaches at one end to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and at the other end attaches to the lateral part of the annular ligament, the radius and also the ulnar. Learn more about the anatomy of the radial collateral ligament in this tutorial on the elbow joint.
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) or internal lateral ligament is a thick triangular ligament at the medial aspect of the elbow uniting the distal aspect of the humerus to the proximal aspect of the ulna.
The medial collateral ligament (MCL), or tibial collateral ligament (TCL), is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial (inner) side of the knee joint in humans and other primates. Its primary function is to resist outward turning forces on the knee.
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a ligament that runs on the inner side of the elbow to help support it when performing certain motions, such as throwing. When this ligament is torn or damaged, it can lead to pain, elbow instability and loss of function.
The thumb metacarpophalangeal joint contains two important ligaments: the ulnar collateral ligament, which is on the pinky side of the thumb, and the radial collateral ligament, which is on the free side of the thumb.
The accepted current procedural terminology (CPT) for UCLR (24346) was used to search the database. CPT code 24346 is defined as: “Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft).” A total of 187 patients (188 elbows) were identified.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries of the Elbow | Johns Hopkins Medicine.
For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.
A Stener lesion is a type of traumatic injury to the thumb. It occurs when the aponeurosis of the adductor pollicis muscle becomes interposed between the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb and its site of insertion at the base of the proximal phalanx.
For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.
A Stener lesion is a type of traumatic injury to the thumb. It occurs when the aponeurosis of the adductor pollicis muscle becomes interposed between the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb and its site of insertion at the base of the proximal phalanx.
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