• Coronal short-tau inversion recovery (STIR) image demonstrates a normal ulnar collateral ligament. (medscape.com)
  • LUCL = lateral ulnar collateral ligament, a part of radial collateral ligament. (medscape.com)
  • The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is critical for valgus stability of the elbow and is the primary elbow stabilizer. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Of 9 pitchers who had elbow injuries, 4 had an elbow muscle strain and/or joint inflammation, and 5 had an ulnar collateral ligament sprain or tear. (medscape.com)
  • Biomechanics of a less invasive procedure for reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. (medscape.com)
  • Safran MR. Ulnar collateral ligament injury in the overhead athlete: diagnosis and treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Timmerman LA, Schwartz ML, Andrews JR. Preoperative evaluation of the ulnar collateral ligament by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography arthrography. (medscape.com)
  • Azar FM, Andrews JR, Wilk KE, Groh D. Operative treatment of ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow in athletes. (medscape.com)
  • 1974 - Dr Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on baseball player Tommy John. (freshersworld.com)
  • Unfortunately, Butler's season was cut short by a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which needed replacement via Tommy John surgery. (vivaelbirdos.com)
  • This tendon is approximately three centimeters long, crosses the medial ulnohumeral joint, and runs parallel to the ulnar collateral ligament where it serves as a secondary stabilizer. (orthofixar.com)
  • Biomechanical Testing of the Reconstructed Ulnar Collateral Ligament: A Systematic Review of the Literature. (joshuaharrismd.com)
  • The role of isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in knees with combined posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral complex injury. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • The purpose of this report was to describe the surgical technique for and outcomes after a modified physeal-sparing posterolateral corner reconstruction in a 12-year-old skeletally immature male with a mid-substance fibular collateral ligament tear, a proximal posterior tibiofibular ligament tear, and an anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture of the medial tibial eminence. (drrobertlaprademd.com)
  • A modified physeal-sparing posterolateral corner reconstruction was used to provide a near-anatomic reconstruction of the fibular collateral ligament and proximal posterior tibiofibular ligament. (drrobertlaprademd.com)
  • Acting in concert with the other ligaments (medial collateral, lateral collateral, and posterior cruciate) as well as with the meniscus cartilages, the ACL ensures that the femur (thighbone) rolls back and rotates on the tibia through a prescribed set of motions. (stoneclinic.com)
  • This posterior placement of the incision helps avoid sensory branches of the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve located anteriorly and distally to the epicondyle. (orthofixar.com)
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries. (cureka.com)
  • In the acute repair, care must also be taken not to ablate the coracoid attachments of the coracoclavicular ligaments which are just posterior to the arch on top of the coracoid base. (orthob.com)
  • The first three images use lateral views of the right thumb to present the post-accident conditions, which consist of avulsion fracture of the thumb extending into the joint space and detachment of the collateral ligament. (smartimagebase.com)
  • 5. LaPrade RF, Ly TV, Wentorf FA, Engebretsen L. The posterolateral attachments of the knee: a qualitative and quantitative morphologic analysis of the fibular collateral ligament, popliteus tendon, popliteofibular ligament, and lateral gastrocnemius tendon. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • Pathologies may range from patellofemoral pain to the postoperative care of the repaired medial patella soft tissue stabilizers-i.e., vastus medialis/medialis obliquus (VMO), medial retinaculum, medial patellofemoral ligament, etc. (figure 1)-that may be disrupted after a lateral patella dislocation. (simplifaster.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Concomitant lateral meniscal (LM) injuries are common in acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the distal extremities the medial collateral ligaments are more commonly injured than the lateral ones. (vin.com)
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injuries. (cureka.com)
  • On the back of the proximal interphalangeal (IPP), the lateral strips of the extensor are maintained by the retinacular ligaments which are involved in the formation of the swan-neck deformation. (medical-actu.com)
  • The lateral retinal ligament consists of the transverse and oblique retinal ligaments. (medical-actu.com)
  • The transverse retinal ligaments are inserted on the lateral strips of the stent, after the joining of the fibers coming from the intrinsic. (medical-actu.com)
  • The oblique retinacular ligaments are inserted proximal on the lateral crest of P1 and terminate on the edge of the lateral strips of the extensor on the back of P3. (medical-actu.com)
  • The external rotation of the femur gives rise to the placement of stress on medial collateral ligament (MCL), a static stabilizer of the knee. (strengthpowerspeed.com)
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee. (simplifaster.com)
  • Medial collateral ligament(MCL) injuries. (cureka.com)
  • Unfortunately, this increases the risk of medial meniscus and medial collateral ligament injuries, once again, during and afterwards. (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
  • The reproducibility and repeatability of varus stress radiographs in the assessment of isolated fibular collateral ligament and grade-III posterolateral knee injuries. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • Fibular Collateral Ligament: Varus Stress Radiographic Analysis Using 3 Different Clinical Techniques. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: To compare postoperative isometric quadriceps strength indices (QI%) and hamstring strength limb symmetry indices (HI%) between partial thickness quadriceps tendon (pQT), full thickness quadriceps tendon (fQT), and bone-patellar-tendon bone (BPTB) autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). (bvsalud.org)
  • Nevertheless, soft-tissue reconstruction with the reconstruction of the radial collateral ligament should be carried out during the revision surgery together with replacement of the silicone implant. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Following my presentation on "Prolotherapy Injections-A Silver Bullet in Connective Tissue and Ligament Reconstruction & Regeneration" at the 2003 AHVMA Conference, 22 veterinarians signed up to take a two day course in Chicago, co-taught by three professionals. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
  • Labels indicate the relevant anatomy including the distal phalanx, collateral ligament, proximal phalanx, and metacarpal bone. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Proximal splenic artery embolization decreases the perfusion pressure in the spleen but allows for viability of the spleen to be maintained via collateral pathways. (springeropen.com)
  • Additionally, we review relevant anatomy and discuss collateral perfusion pathways following proximal embolization. (springeropen.com)
  • The capsule anteriorly extends from its attachment sites above the distal humeral fossae to its distal attachment to the coronoid process and annular ligament. (medscape.com)
  • Placement of the tendon in the humeral head may be acceptable for most people, but pain may persist in the overhead throwing athlete. (sportsmedicineweekly.com)
  • This stock medical exhibit illustrates surgical repair of an avulsion fracture and ligament damage of the right thumb using seven images. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Increased functional restriction in combination with pain due to disturbing ulnar axis deviation with instability of the radial collateral ligament and loss of mobility provided the indication for further treatments ( ▶ Fig. 50.1 ). (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • If external forces exceed the tensile strength of the ligament, disruption of the collagen bundles results, leading to various degrees of instability. (vin.com)
  • PRP treatment addresses the ligament instability of a loose knee. (caringmedical.com)
  • Coronal short-tau inversion recovery (STIR) images demonstrate a partial tear of the radial collateral ligament. (medscape.com)
  • The Steward Clogs (by EDSS, Inc.) are becoming one of the most useful tools available today for treating chronic and acute laminitis, ring bone and strains or tears of the collateral ligaments. (piehtoolco.com)
  • Meniscus tears are characterized by their placement within these two zones. (caringmedical.com)
  • Techniques for placing intramedullary nails (IMNs) in the tibia often require violation of the knee joint and may complicate future knee arthroplasty due to the position of the nail which challenges placement of the tibial components [ 1 , 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Disadvantages of silicone arthroplasty are low implant stiffness and necessary partial resection of collateral ligaments, which often causes a postoperative axis deviation, especially to the ulnar side. (musculoskeletalkey.com)
  • Biomechanical evaluation of the influence of posterolateral corner structures on cruciate ligaments forces during simulated gait and squatting. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • Our specialized surgical techniques can achieve the same results as conventional surgery without the collateral damage to important spinal structures. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • Most surgery, even surgery that is referred to as minimally invasive, involves cutting through important "core" muscles, stabilizing ligaments and even removing important spinal joints. (lamisinstitute.com)
  • Damage to ligaments most commonly occurs following severe trauma, i.e., from excessive force placed across a joint. (vin.com)
  • However, the Clog is proving to be an equally useful tool for treating pathologies such as Ring Bone & Collateral Ligament Lesions due to the fact that the ground surface is easily modified to reduce strain on the DIP & PIP joints, as well as the connective tissue surrounding them. (piehtoolco.com)
  • Depending on the size of the injured tissue, one or several needles are inserted to optimize placement of the product. (orthoregenerative.com)
  • Anatomically a ligament is a band or a cord of nearly pure collagenous tissue, which unites two or more bones. (vin.com)
  • The end results can be tissue and ligament strength that is 30 to 40% stronger than before the initial injury. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
  • Grossly, a portion of the ligament may appear torn or simply stretched. (vin.com)
  • Then, the placement of drill holes in the bone to promote vascularization is shown. (smartimagebase.com)
  • Comminuted bone surfaces that may prevent correct device placement. (arrowheaddevices.com)
  • Prolotherapy has an 80 to 90% success rate of animals returning to normal function, in cases of pain and limping due to ligament injury or joint degeneration. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
  • The author believes that much of the primary causes of animal joint degeneration and ligament injury is multifactorial including nutritional and genetic factors. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
  • It continues to amaze me that when the cause of pain and limping is ligament injury or degeneration, 80 to 90% of the patients return to normal with Prolotherapy. (caninearthritisandjoint.com)
  • Twenty percent of patients have a prominent accessory or variant left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery and coursing obliquely upward to the right within the gastrohepatic ligament. (sls.org)
  • Arterial line placement can be performed via multiple methods. (medscape.com)
  • If any of those ligaments or cartilages is injured, that elegant rotation is disrupted-and, just as with car tires that are out of alignment, rapid wear on the joint surfaces occurs. (stoneclinic.com)
  • Arciform fibers, which pass above the joint, upstream of those of the triangular ligament, and which mix with the end fibers of the intrinsic tendons, mixing themselves with the central strip of the extensor. (medical-actu.com)
  • Part of the ligament has been disrupted, but a portion of the ligament remains intact maintaining stability. (vin.com)