Distal Radial Physeal Stress Syndrome

• occurs in up to 25% of  non-elite gymnasts
• premature closure of distal radial physis with distal ulnar overgrowth producing positive ulnar variance

Distal Radial Physeal Stress Clincal Evaluation

• tenderness at distal radial physis on young gymnast

Distal Radial Physeal Stress Treatment

• 3-6 months of rest.

Distal Radial Physeal Stress References

• (Mandelbaum, Am J Sports Med 17:305;1989)