New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, according to Alexa Philippou. The three-time All ...
You may also have bruising and swelling and limited movement in the affected finger. Older adults are susceptible to injuries and fractures because people lose bone strength and muscle mass with age.
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.