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.

Baseball pitchers, especially those aged 15 to 18, are increasingly experiencing elbow injuries that often lead to Tommy John surgery. Thousands of Major League Baseball players have undergone this ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- A torn UCL is common in baseball, especially for pitchers. The usual treatment is Tommy John surgery. More than 2,400 Tommy John surgeries have been performed on ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - A torn UCL is common in baseball, especially for pitchers. The usual treatment is Tommy John surgery. More than 2,400 Tommy John surgeries have been performed on the ...

Brennan underwent a full repair of the UCL in his left elbow Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Brennan had sought multiple opinions on the injury and in the end was unable to avoid surgery. The ...

Miller is hopeful of avoiding a full UCL repair of his right elbow following a visit with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Miller needs surgery, but a procedure that's less ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A torn UCL is common in baseball, especially for pitchers. The usual treatment is Tommy John surgery. More than 24,000 Tommy John surgeries have been performed on the elbows of ...

Baltimore – The news hit the clubhouse a few minutes before it was released to the general public Wednesday night. "I hate it for him," Casey Mize said. Just minutes before the start of the game ...