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.

It found that cold sensitivity was the most prominent symptom reported by patients one year after surgery, particularly among those with ulnar nerve injuries. These patients also reported higher ...

So this could be something that’s a minor injury and has just a small strain around it and then has some irritation or stretch to the ulnar nerve as opposed to having involvement of the ...

Gender reported in 12 studies (218 subjects). †Unilateral injuries: 291 and bilateral injury: 1. ‡Thumb dominance reported in 8 studies (168 thumbs). §Thumb sidedness reported in 3 studies ...

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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 ...

Also called ulnar drift, it is more common in people with inflammatory autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus. Osteoarthritis, a nerve injury, or genetics ...

Open and endoscopic carpal-tunnel releases are commonly used as the definitive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. This ...

Dr. Justin Grant, DO, a fellowship-trained sports medicine provider at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics (CAO), is certified in ...

Given that Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his ... Shanahan said the doctors told him they think the injury is "some nerve stuff." Shanahan said he "wouldn't think" the injury ...