When one misstep, the ligaments get stretched beyond what they can take, or worse, torn, resulting in what we call a sprain.

Most ACL sprains are Grade 3, which is a complete tear of the ligament. The exact nature of Watkins’ injury is unknown. As the USC statement indicated, Watkins will require surgery and then rehab.

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.