The UCL or ulnar collateral ligament is a ligament on the inside of the elbow which stabilizes the elbow against valgus or an outward bending motion. When athletes are involved in repetitive ...

The ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is a very important stabilizer of the elbow during the throwing motion and as this ligament is subjected to the force of throwing, it can break down and ...

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 ...

Attenuation of UCL leads to abnormal valgus movement of the elbow joint affecting the mechanics of the highly ... Proper training and preventive exercise, based on sound biomechanical research, can ...

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent UCL surgery this week, which included internal bracing. The bracing is to fortify the elbow, and recovery time still stands ...