DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -A UCL injury is a tear or other damage to the soft tissue that connects the bones of the thumb and provides stability to the thumb joint. The condition is often referred to as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DENVER — Patients with posterolateral rotatory instability who underwent lateral ulnar collateral ligament ...

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 and the need for Tommy John surgery has been on the rise for decades in youth baseball. While the exact number of injuries is unknown, orthopedic surgeon Dr. James ...

A 24-year-old right-hand-dominant college pitcher was seen with complaints of pain about the medial aspect of his elbow of 2 months duration. The patient is a competitive athlete pitching 8 months out ...

Ligaments are bands of tough elastic tissue around your joints. They connect bone to bone, give your joints support, and limit their movement. You have ligaments around your knees, ankles, elbows, ...