Posts Tagged: ulnar collateral injury

An Overview of Tommy John’s Surgery

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Baseball and Softball, Hand, Wrist, Arm and Elbow Injuries, Orthopaedic Specialists, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury.

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Athletes sustain injuries frequently, and some of these wounds can have life-long consequences. Many have to quit the field entirely because they suffered a career-ending injury. Fortunately, doctors and researchers work continuously to come up with effective treatments for such cases. Tommy John’s Surgery is a perfect example of this. Here’s a brief overview of… Read more »

Stress X-Rays and UCL Injury

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under Baseball and Softball, Hand, Wrist, Arm and Elbow Injuries, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury.

Are stress X-rays of the elbow useful to determine if there is a UCL injury of the elbow? – The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is one of the ligaments located on the inside of the elbow. The ulnar collateral ligament helps maintain the relationship between the bones in your forearm and arm. For baseball and… Read more »