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.

small bones in the wrist and the ligaments of the wrist can be a central pain generator. One of the leading causes of ulnar disparity is fracture of the radius. This causes differing lengths of ...

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) connects the humerus to ... This tendon helps with flexing your wrist, but it’s fairly weak and its absence doesn’t affect wrist function.

Less than 24 hours before the Pittsburgh Pirates begin the season at the Miami Marlins, the club offered clarity on what had ...

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 include ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears, flexor-pronator muscle tendinosis ... trunk/back and shoulder to the elbow joint and finally through the wrist and hand.

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 ...