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2. Necessity of Surgery

The ulnar collateral ligament is responsible for maintaining a healthy working relationship between the humerus and the forearm. The ligament is the arm's source of stability, and when the injury occurs, this impacts arm functionality. Constant throwing motions such as pitching a baseball can cause the ligament to strain or tear. It is possible to rest the ligament and live a healthy life without the surgery, however, not having it repaired makes it almost impossible to pitch a baseball at Major League speeds.

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