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.

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 ...

The ulnar nerve runs through the inner elbow, providing sensation to the forearm and hand. Overusing these joints and muscles or injuring the structures in the inner elbow area can cause pain.

The ulnar nerve supplies both sides of the little finger ... of the island flap must be carefully considered. The original injury must be such that the loss of stereognosis is critical to the ...

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 ...

These potential complications include bleeding, infection, damage to underlying structures (e.g., the median nerve, palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve, ulnar artery, or superficial palmar ...

This systematic review has demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes (pain, strength, motion, and stability) after surgical treatment (repair and autograft reconstruction) of both acute and chronic ...