An ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury is an inner elbow injury. It’s most commonly an overuse injury and most famously known for being a baseball pitcher’s injury. If you have a UCL injury …

Jan 12, 2024 · Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. Diagnosis relies …

An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow most often occurs in overhead throwing athletes due to high repetitive stresses leading to an overuse injury. The incidence of …

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) or internal lateral ligament is a thick triangular ligament at the medial aspect of the elbow uniting the distal aspect of the humerus to the proximal aspect of …

UCL injuries can be treated surgically or non‐surgically. Non‐surgical or conservative options include plaster or splint immobilization (Sollerman 1991). Typically, the MCP joint is …

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are increasing in high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Nonoperative treatment is recommended for the initial treatment of partial UCL tears, …

To diagnose a UCL injury, an orthopaedic specialist will examine your elbow, evaluate your symptoms and take a full medical history. Advanced imaging tests and tools will be ordered to …

Aug 20, 2024 · Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries of the elbow are common in overhead athletes, particularly baseball players. The UCL consists of 3 bundles including the anterior, …

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are a common source of pain and disability in the overhead athlete and often result in notable loss of time from competition.

The ulnar collateral ligament connects the base of the thumb's proximal phalanx to the thumb's metacarpal bone on the ulnar aspect of the joint. The usual injury mechanism is radial …