The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Procedure Revisited
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CONTEXT The ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow (UCL) is frequently injured in throwing athletes, most commonly baseball pitchers. The ligament is reconstructed through bone tunnels using palmaris longus or gracilis autograft. RESULTS This study highlights the following technique for UCL reconstruction in over 2000 athletes.(2) CONCLUSION When conservative management fails, ligament reconstruction can allow the athlete to return to their sport.(1).
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CONTEXT Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) insufficiency of the elbow can be a debilitating injury that often prevents athletes from competing effectively. The overhead athlete is particularly susceptible to this injury because the anterior bundle of the UCL is the primary restraint to the valgus stress that is created during the throwing motion. Repetitive trauma from constant overhead or throwin...
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