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The real cause for the explosion in torn ulnar collateral ligaments is now believed to be high velocities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Grizzlies said in a brief statement that Morant sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow in Wednesday's home loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

He was 10-5 with a 3.13 ERA in 23 starts, but tore his ulnar collateral ligament in a late-August start.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

He’s not pitching this year after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow for the second time last Aug. 23 while pitching for the Los Angeles Angels.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

These forms of dislocation are rare, that towards the ulnar side being more frequently observed.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander