You may have a UCL tear if you experience the following signs and symptoms:
- Elbow pain and stiffness on the inside (medial side) of the elbow
- Swelling and bruising
- Loss of function in the arm and elbow
- Numbness or tingling in your ring finger or pinky
- Weakness or clumsiness of your hand
- Difficulty throwing or loss of velocity
UCL tear symptoms most often affect your ability to participate in throwing sports. You may still be able to carry out most daily living activities, like carrying a bag of groceries.
