| Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow | |
|---|---|
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| Location of UCL injury | |
| Specialty | Orthopedic |
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.[1]
- ^ Hoffman JK, Protzman NM, Malhotra AD (2015). "Biologic Augmentation of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament in the Elbow of a Professional Baseball Pitcher". Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2015: 130157. doi:10.1155/2015/130157. PMC 4512595. PMID 26240769.