Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, colloquially known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical graft procedure where the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with either a tendon from elsewhere in the patient's body, or with one from a deceased donor.
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries can occur during certain activities such as overhead baseball pitching. Acute or chronic disruption of the ulnar collateral ligament result in medial elbow pain, valgus instability, and impaired throwing performance. There are both non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
Note that this ligament is also referred to as the medial collateral ligament [1] and should not be confused with the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL). [ 2 ] The anterior portion , directed obliquely forward, is attached, above, by its apex, to the front part of the medial epicondyle of the humerus ; and, below, by its broad base to the ...
Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, performed the procedure on Friday, using an internal brace to repair the UCL. Strider complained about discomfort in his elbow after pitching four innings in ...
Today OF Jasson Domínguez underwent “Tommy John” reconstruction surgery, which included the addition of internal bracing. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas.
A post-operative photo of repair of a complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament. Note the K-wire to brace the joint. The ulnar collateral ligament is an important stabilizer of the thumb. Thumb instability resulting from disruption of the UCL profoundly impairs the overall function of the involved hand.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Ulnar collateral ligament injury or UCL injury may refer to: Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow; Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb