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 fibular collateral ligament popliteofibular ligament popliteus tendon biceps femoris tendon iliotibial band This injury occurs from a blow to the outside or back of the knee from things like ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young suffered a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament in his right thumb during practice and could be sidelined for the start of the regular season.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.