These pathologies are tendinopathy of the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon, traumatic instability of the ECU tendon, and rupture of the ECU tendon. Our office is located at the medical centre of ...

wkes.eu The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) muscle plays a key role not only in the active movements of wrist extension and ulnar deviation but also in providing stability to the ulnar side of the wrist.

If multiple extensor tendons are ruptured, consider an FDS, flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), or a flexor carpi radialis (FCR) transfer. In those patients where the soft tissue bed is not amenable to ...