How I Healed My Subluxating Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon--and Homemade Splint Instructions

Who I am  My name is Ryan Harrington and I am a Physical Therapist. I have been working in general outpatient orthopedics for 5 years. I am a very physically active person and have had my fair share of injuries. Most recently I have been dealing with extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) instability/subluxation from the combination of CrossFit and hockey. After a lot of research and a long rehab process I can happily say that I am no longer having any pain or instability--without surgery! Due to mixed information on conservative management of this common wrist injury and my experience as a physical therapist I have decided to share my process with anyone who is struggling with this injury and is trying to avoid surgery. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Hope this helps! Background Dislocation or subluxation of the ECU tendon is one of many causes of ulnar-sided wrist pain. The ECU tendon is stabilized in the ulnar groove by a subsheath located deep to the extensor ret...