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The ulnar collateral ligament is present on the inner part of the elbow that keeps the joint in its place. Although a ligament tear requires surgical intervention and graft placement, certain injuries may heal nonsurgically. However, the location and the severity of the injury must be taken into consideration. Low-grade injuries may heal with proper rest and therapy. It is usually treated by Tommy John Surgery.

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear - Causes Treatment and Postoperative Risks

Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction is done by a process called Tommy John Surgery. Read this article to know more.

4 min readAugust 25, 2022