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.

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 ...

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 ...

CHICAGO - More than six weeks since he was diagnosed with a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, Rangers 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Alejandro Rosario still has yet to ...

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.