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.

The TFCC is a complex of ligaments and cartilage and can result in a tear which decreases the stability and increases the pain in the ulnar side (pinky side) of the wrist. A TFCC tear is widely ...

The Georgia quarterback suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 SEC Championship win over Texas in overtime and he has since undergone an MRI where it was ...

Background Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common injuries in adolescent athletes, particularly overhead athletes. Surgical UCL incidence and outcomes are well-researched, but ...

Common injuries encountered at the medial elbow include ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears ... 33 Tenderness is usually distal and lateral to the medial epicondyle; resistant wrist flexion and ...

Published results showed competitive athletes who underwent ulnar collateral ligament repair with internal ... “In light of the increasing rate of UCL injuries in overhead athletes, this ...

Given that Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his ... of shocks all over from my elbow down to my wrist, front and back." That injury required a UCL repair and a lengthy ...

Nonoperative treatment of acute UCL injury (with or without a Stener lesion) frequently fails, leading to chronic pain, instability, and weakness, eventually prompting surgical intervention.