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 ...

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb during a workout. The Sixers said McCain and the team were consulting with specialists on next steps.

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 ...

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in Gymnasts: An Analysis of Return to Competition Rates and Patient Outcomes Nashville, Tenn. (1:20 p.m. EDT, July 8, 2021)--In a small study of gymnasts with ulnar ...