ABSTRACT
I. INTRODUCTION Trauma involving the upper extremity may result in soft tissue injuries that have a greater impact on the ultimate outcome than the associated fracture or dislocation. For instance, an ulnar nerve injury associated with an elbow fracture/ dislocation can result in a decrease of 50 and 75% of grip and pinch strength, respectively (1). Therefore, appropriate diagnosis and management of all soft tissue injuries associated with upper extremity trauma is paramount to obtain an optimal outcome.
