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.

Q. I am a 20-year-old soccer goalie who six months ago hurt my left thumb. A soccer ball struck my thumb, pushing it away from my palm and I felt a pop. X-rays came back negative so I taped my thumb ...

The Sacramento Kings are thin at the four in terms of athletes and defenders — and now they will be without their best player at both of those things to start the season. Keegan Murray is out 4-6 ...

The Sacramento Kings received bad news just days before the start of the 2025-26 season, as it appears Keegan Murray is dealing with a thumb injury. Reports indicate that he’ll be missing several ...

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb, team sources told ESPN on Sunday. The procedure, conducted by ...

NEW YORK -- Francisco Álvarez checked off another box Saturday in his return from tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb last month. Asked if he took the swings at full strength, ...

The Philadelphia 76ers already are facing a rash of injuries. After dealing with multiple ailments last season, the team announced Thursday, Sept. 25 that point guard Jared McCain — who suffered a ...

NEW YORK — New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu underwent a procedure last week on her right thumb to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament, a person familiar with the situation told The ...

Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is slated to undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb this week, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Dubon played the ...

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas freshman guard Boogie Fland had successful surgery today to repair an injury to his Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) on his right thumb, performed by Dr. Bob Hotchkiss at ...

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and is expected to be out until at least early July, according ...

Thumb injuries can be common for soccer goalies. In this photo, Chelsea’s goalie Filip Jorgensen, center, watches as the ball enters the net as Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz scores during the match at ...