The elbow is actually a relatively simple hinge joint that is constrained or stabilized by a combination of the bones fitting together, the ligaments that hold the bones together, and then the ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD The humerus is your upper arm bone. It is the longest bone in the upper part of ...

Injury or irritation to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves that support the elbow joint can often cause inner elbow pain. This pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress but can ...

The previous described valgus and internal rotatory forces result in microtrauma of the UCL and eventually attenuation of the ligament. Attenuation of UCL leads to abnormal valgus movement of the ...

The ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is a very important stabilizer ... motion not only damages the structural stability of the joint, but damages the integrity of the ulnar nerve.

Alejandro Rosario was the Rangers’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024, but suffered a ulnar collateral ligament tear ...

Background Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common injuries in adolescent athletes, particularly overhead athletes. Surgical UCL incidence and outcomes are well-researched, but ...

This week we are going to discuss the ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow and the complications that can arise as a result. The ulnar collateral ligament or UCL is an important ...