Houck had non-surgical alternatives available, including platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatment, to try to fix his arm.

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 ...

DENVER — Patients with posterolateral rotatory instability who underwent lateral ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction experienced an improved level of function, according to results ...

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Matthew I. Leibman, MD; Andrew S. Rokito, MD Disclosures August 16, 2002 ...

Elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction prior to selection in the Major League Baseball draft does not increase the risk of future injury or affect the rate of professional advancement ...

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 injuries of the elbow are occurring with increased frequency among overhead athletes. These injuries are thought to be due to an acute-on-chronic mechanism of microtrauma ...

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 ...

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.

He's done pitching for the season and many assume he'll have Tommy John surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, though he's waiting on a second opinion.

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 ...