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July 15, 2026International Journal of Sports Medicine

Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Collegiate Baseball Players

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BKBenjamin W. KingEmory University TGTimothy B. GriffithPeachtree Orthopaedic Clinic GLGary M. LourieMultiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta

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Reports increased rates of medial ulnar collateral ligament injuries in collegiate baseball players, indicating a growing concern for this specific population.

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The aim is to describe the epidemiology of medial ulnar collateral ligament injuries in collegiate baseball players over designated academic years.
Analyzed National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program data from 2014-2015 and 2018-2019.
Used injury rate ratios and descriptive statistics to characterize injury epidemiology.
Examined injury rates during competition versus practice.
Overall medial ulnar collateral ligament injury rate was 0.95/10,000 athletic exposures from 2015 to 2019.
Injury rates during competition (1.36/10,000) were significantly higher than during practice (0.61/10,000; injury rate ratio: 2.22, 95% CI: 1.27–3.88).
Pitchers accounted for 83.3% of injuries, with 43% leading to season-ending missed time and 18.5% requiring surgery.

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King et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5723c288b21df8754805d6 https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2903-7195

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Reports increased rates of medial ulnar collateral ligament injuries in collegiate baseball players, indicating a growing concern for this specific population.

Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Collegiate Baseball Players

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