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.

Hold for 30 seconds. Switch arms and repeat three times each side. These exercises focus on your forearm's rotation ability, ...

Skier's thumb is damage to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb ... develops from compression of the median nerve in the wrist. In addition to the median nerve, the carpal tunnel ...

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 ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) connects the humerus to ... This tendon helps with flexing your wrist, but it’s fairly weak and its absence doesn’t affect wrist function.

Given that Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in ... to doctors who were looking at his right hand, wrist and arm. He attempted a couple of throws but was unable ...

Common injuries encountered include ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears, flexor-pronator muscle tendinosis ... trunk/back and shoulder to the elbow joint and finally through the wrist and hand.

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 ...