Medial Collateral Ligament

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Professor Adam Watts gives his expert insights and discusses injuries to the anterior band of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) with a focus on their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He notes that while the UK sees low participation in baseball, other sports like goalkeeping and javelin throwing subject athletes to similar valgus forces on the elbow, leading to MCL injuries characterized by medial elbow pain and occasional joint instability. Diagnostic tests such as the valgus stress test and imaging modalities like MRI are highlighted. Treatment options vary from conservative management to surgical reconstruction, depending on the nature of the injury and the athlete's specific activities, with special attention to the ulnar nerve's risk during surgical procedures.




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DOI: 10.1302/3114-251123

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