There’s two separate bands that make up that ulnar collateral ligament, the anterior and posterior band, and you can have a partial tear that involves either one of those bands or complete tears ...

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.

Medial column. The medial column (fig. 1B) consists of the anterior band of the medial collateral ligament. The coronoid and the medial condyle/epicondyle of the distal humerus must be considered ...

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 ...