S53.32XATraumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament ICD-10-CM S53. 32XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
The ulnar collateral ligament to the thumb is a complex ligament, comprised of the UCL proper and the accessory UCL. Together, they stabilize the thumb for pinch and grip activities; without this ligament, you would have very little pinch or grip strength and very poor overall dexterity.
Methods: This was a retrospective study of all patients seen and treated for thumb injuries at a single institution from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2019, undergoing RCL or UCL repair (CPT code 26540).
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.
0:391:19Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Test - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAway from the palm to gap the inner aspect of the joint. A positive test is indicated by pain orMoreAway from the palm to gap the inner aspect of the joint. A positive test is indicated by pain or laxity laxity over 15 degrees may indicate a rupture.
Symptoms of thumb UCL injuries usually include one or more of the following:Pain and tenderness over the joint at the base of the thumb.Thumb joint swelling / stiffness / bruising.Sensation of weakness or “giving way” of the thumb when pinching or gripping.
In this minimally invasive technique, the surgeon makes a small cut over the back of the thumb joint and examines the area around the injury for damage. The surgeon then reattaches the UCL and uses a suture anchor or screw to hold it in place as it heals.
CPT® Code 27427 - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint - Codify by AAPC.
Initially described in 2002, the docking technique is one of the most commonly used methods of UCL reconstruction. 3 It was developed in an attempt to reduce disruption of the common flexor origin by using a muscle-splitting approach and reduce the risk of injury to the ulnar nerve by avoiding routine transposition.May 23, 2016
The ulnar collateral ligament complex is located on the inside of the elbow (pinky or medial side). It is attached on one side to the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) and on the other side to the ulna (a bone in the forearm).
The lateral collateral ligament is a thin band of tissue running along the outside of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the fibula, which is the small bone of the lower leg that runs down the side of the knee and connects to the ankle.
The posterior portion of the ulnar collateral ligament, which arises from the posterior surface of the medial epicondyle, is taut in maximal flexion. The anterior portion, which takes its origin from the anterior and inferior surfaces of the epicondyle, contains three functional fibre bundles.