Ulnar positive variance

What does "Ulnar positive variance" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Ulnar positive variance" refers to a situation where the ulna, one of the two bones in the forearm, is longer than the other bone, the radius. This can sometimes lead to certain types of wrist discomfort or conditions because the longer ulna can put extra pressure on the small bones in the wrist. It's often associated with conditions like a TFCC tear, which is a tear in a piece of cartilage in the wrist.

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