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.

A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. The tough MCL ligament fibers that connect the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone ...

space associated with a tear of the SL ligament. The patient ultimately underwent surgical repair of this ligament with an uneventful healing of the fracture. She had no residual wrist pain.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II suffered a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced. Payton suffered the injury in ...