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 tear of the thumb is when the ligament on the inside portion of the MCP joint of the thumb is torn from the bone. This ligament is important for pinch strength of the thumb.

Sporting a metal brace on his right arm a little over two weeks after undergoing an internal brace procedure on the ulnar ...

Bieber continues to progress after right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction that took place last April. Bieber has moved into the bullpen phase of his throwing program. According to ...

There has been a recent increase in ulnar collateral ligament injuries. These injuries typically occur in overhead athletes and baseball players, but can occur in athletes at all competition ...

He was 20. Baek died Saturday, June 12, after suffering complications from ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, otherwise known as Tommy John surgery, according to GMU's athletic department.

Demonstrated in this video is the technique of ulnar collateral ligament repair with internal brace augmentation. Gregory L. Cvetanovich, MD, associate professor of orthopedic surgery, shoulder ...

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 ...

Meanwhile, Atlanta Braves No. 1 starter Spencer Strider - who struck out a major league-high 281 batters in 2023 - has damage to his elbow's ulnar collateral ligament, the team announced Saturday ...

Jobe discovered that years of use had worn away John’s ulnar collateral ligament (UCL,) a tendon connecting the upper arm bone to the forearm at the elbow. In 1974, Jobe replaced John’s missing UCL ...

The Giants announced to reporters, including Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, that right-hander Cole Waites underwent right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery today.

Jorge Mateo had successful left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with internal brace and flexor repair today. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister at Trinity Park Surgery ...