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Repair is largely viable in cases of acute UCL avulsion type-injury at the proximal or distal end, with the main benefit of the procedure is reduced rehabilitation time compared to that of UCL reconstruction. [12] Early attempts at UCL repair yielded poor results and were largely abandoned until anchor fixation was improved in 2008. [12]
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.
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) or internal lateral ligament is a thick triangular ligament at the medial aspect of the elbow uniting the distal aspect of 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 ...
Former Iowa State and current 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has taken a long road to starting in the 2024 Super Bowl against the Chiefs, from being selected last in the 2022 NFL Draft to starting ...
An elbow injury sidelined San Francisco's Brock Purdy late in the fourth quarter of the 49ers' loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night after the quarterback took a sack in the final minutes.
Ulnar collateral ligament injury or UCL injury may refer to: Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow; Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb
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.