Since learning quarterback Brock Purdy had suffered a "complete tear" of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his throwing elbow, the San Francisco 49ers have been seeking second opinions to see ...

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is missing the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery but the procedure also includes an internal brace. Now, while there is a UCL procedure that uses an internal brace instead ...

Tyler Wells’ career with the Orioles began, in part, because he underwent surgery to repair a torn elbow ligament. About five years after that first procedure, Wells has now received a second. Wells ...

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 ...

Yankees rookie phenom Jasson Dominguez needs reconstructive elbow surgery, but the exact nature of that procedure will be determined during the surgery. The final report that the Yankees received on ...

Tinoco underwent UCL reconstruction surgery on his right arm Friday, Alex Krutchik of Fish on First reports. The timeline for Tinoco's recovery is 13-to-14 months, which means the 30-year-old ...

Minnesota Twins top pitching prospect Connor Prielipp underwent an internal brace procedure on Monday, per reports. The surgery, which is not quite as serious as Tommy John surgery, is still serious ...

Alek Manoah will undergo surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing elbow on June 17, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters (X link via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet). Doctors won’t know whether he ...

Soft tissue injuries can cause problems, especially for serious athletes. Damage to a ligament can mean pain, swelling, and a long recovery. Severe injuries to ligaments like the ulnar collateral ...