This week we are going to discuss the ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow and the complications that can arise as a result. The ulnar collateral ligament or UCL is an important stabilizing ...

Objectives: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a frequent injury of the hand. When untreated, this injury may lead to decreased pinch strength, pain, instability, and osteoarthritis.

Soft tissue injuries can cause problems, especially for serious athletes. Damage to a ligament can mean pain, swelling, and a long recovery. Severe injuries to ligaments like the ulnar collateral ...

Ulnar collateral ligament injury/tears in the adolescent are becoming more and more prevalent in this day and age of year-round baseball in the adolescent athlete. In 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed ...

In a pilot study of 44 Major League Baseball pitchers, an MRI view of the elbow using a new positioning protocol improved diagnosis of injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament compared with a ...

The big news in the baseball world this past week was the injury to Angels' two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. He's done pitching for the season and many assume he'll have Tommy John surgery to repair ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There has been a recent increase in ulnar collateral ligament injuries. These injuries typically occur in ...