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

It’s natural for a new player, after a trade, to want to impress his new team. For Alan Roden, he’ll largely have to wait ...

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.

A behind-the-scenes look as Brandon Cromer goes through Tommy John surgery and begins rehab on his pitching arm just as his ...

Discuss in OrthoMind SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers reported a 94% return to play for athletes who underwent platelet rich plasma injections for partial ulnar collateral ligament tears, according ...

Packers quarterback Jordan Love opted to have surgery on his left thumb this week because he didn't want to go into the ...

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 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 ...

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 ...