Objectives: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a frequent injury of the hand. When untreated, this injury may lead to decreased pinch strength, pain, instability, and osteoarthritis.

Brennan underwent a full repair of the UCL in his left elbow Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Brennan had sought multiple opinions on the injury and in the end was unable to avoid surgery. The ...

Miller is hopeful of avoiding a full UCL repair of his right elbow following a visit with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Miller needs surgery, but a procedure that's less ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- A torn UCL is common in baseball, especially for pitchers. The usual treatment is Tommy John surgery. More than 2,400 Tommy John surgeries have been performed on ...

Yu Darvish does not appear to be retiring, but he will not pitch for the Padres in 2026. The 39-year-old right-hander underwent both an internal brace procedure on his ulnar collateral ligament and a ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A torn UCL is common in baseball, especially for pitchers. The usual treatment is Tommy John surgery. More than 24,000 Tommy John surgeries have been performed on the elbows of ...