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.

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 ...

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 ...

During the procedure, John’s ulnar collateral ligament ... Over time, the ligament can become stretched and eventually tear. “It’s common for people to hear a pop after a throw and feel ...

The Nationals announced Tuesday morning that left-hander DJ Herz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made multiple roster moves to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster, most notably by placing a pair of prominent players on the injured list. The Pirates placed right-handed ...

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.