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 ...

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.

Soft tissue injuries can cause problems, especially for serious athletes. Damage to a ligament can mean pain, swelling, and a long recovery. Severe injuries to ligaments like the ulnar collateral ...

So, when Moody tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his thumb in March of the 2024-25 NBA season, it was no surprise the fourth-year guard continued to play through it. “It was really tough,” ...

— -- BOSTON -- The Red Sox have placed right-hander Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor muscle in his forearm and have promoted rookie left-hander Brian Johnson from ...

Angels general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Wednesday night that star pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has torn the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. Ohtani will not ...