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 ...

The LCL, particularly the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), plays a crucial role in stabilizing the elbow joint. Recent research has focused on understanding the anatomy of these ligaments ...

Pitchers with deficits in total shoulder rotation range of motion (ROM) are 2.6 times more likely to experience an elbow injury. Despite the effects of shoulder ROM on elbow injury, it is currently ...

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 ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) connects your upper arm bone (humerus) to the bone in your forearm (ulna), which helps stabilize the inner side of your elbow joint. However, a sprain can occur ...

In the normal elbow joint, stability is maintained by a combination of joint congruity ... The combination of tensile forces medially and shear forces posteriorly can result in ulnar collateral ...

There are many ways to manage both acute and chronic thumb UCL deficiency, and controversy persists as to the best treatment options. This systematic review has demonstrated excellent clinical ...

Major League Baseball has taken an important first step regarding the pitcher injuries crisis, but the problem also extends ...

(AP) — Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the ... Purdy said initial tests showed no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament he hurt in a 2022 NFC title ...

Purdy will undergo an MRI on his elbow Tuesday to determine the severity. His status for Sunday’s season finale against the Cardinals is in question. Purdy underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar ...