Medial elbow injuries of athletes, such as baseball pitchers and javel
in throwers, can prove to be debilitating and may have a negative effe
ct on performance. The most significant injury to the elbow occurs is
an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain or rupture, which compromise
s the medial stability of the elbow joint. It has been found that the
anterior oblique portion of the UCL is the primary stabiliser of the e
lbow, and that trauma to this complex may significantly hinder normal
elbow function. An accurate diagnosis will dictate the degree of injur
y to the elbow as well as determine the most appropriate means of trea
tment.