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 ...

He's done pitching for the season and many assume he'll have Tommy John surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, though he's waiting on a second opinion.

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 ...

Bieber continues to progress after right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction that took place last April. Bieber has moved into the bullpen phase of his throwing program. According to ...

There has been a recent increase in ulnar collateral ligament injuries. These injuries typically occur in overhead athletes and baseball players, but can occur in athletes at all competition ...

Tommy John surgery was revolutionary in 1974 when Dr. Frank Jobe performed the ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on the former Yankees pitcher it is named after.

Health & Fitness A soccer goalie’s torn ligament in the thumb may require surgery to repair By Harlan Selesnick, M.D. Special to the Miami Herald November 01, 2024 5:00 AM ...

Houck had non-surgical alternatives available, including platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatment, to try to fix his arm.

Meanwhile, Atlanta Braves No. 1 starter Spencer Strider - who struck out a major league-high 281 batters in 2023 - has damage to his elbow's ulnar collateral ligament, the team announced Saturday ...

The Giants announced to reporters, including Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, that right-hander Cole Waites underwent right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery today.

Clearance includes extra-articular ligaments in various joints and substantially increases addressable market MARIETTA, Ga., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artelon Inc., announced today U.S. FDA 510 ...