Sociodemographic Variables Are Rarely Reported in Studies Investigating Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the reporting of sociodemographic variables in studies related to ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Erin L. Brown, B.A. +4 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Autograft [PDF]
Background: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstructions have become increasingly common, particularly in youth overhead throwing athletes. These injuries are most commonly due to overuse and repetitive trauma on the inner elbow.
Michael C. Fu MD +6 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction; the Rush Experience [PDF]
Objectives: Background: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is now a common surgery performed in both professional, as well as high level athletes Purpose: To report the patient demographics, surgical techniques, and outcomes of all UCLR ...
Brandon J. Erickson +7 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow With Double Suspensory Fixation [PDF]
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow has evolved substantially since its introduction in 1974. Numerous variations of the surgery have been introduced, including modifications in tunnel creation, graft tensioning, and fixation.
Raffy Mirzayan, M.D. +3 more
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Tips for Successful Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. [PDF]
Background: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction has become an increasingly common procedure in overhead-throwing athletes because of overuse and repetitive valgus stress placed on the inside of the elbow or valgus stress during an acute traumatic event 2
Vadhera AS +5 more
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Rehabilitation Variability After Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Background: Investigations specifically delineating the safest and most efficacious components of physical therapy after ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction of the elbow are lacking.
Harry M. Lightsey MD +5 more
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Comparison of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Techniques in the Elbow of Sports Players [PDF]
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries have been increasingly common in overhead throwing athletes. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction is the current gold standard for managing ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency, and numerous reconstruction ...
Jun-Gyu Moon, Hee-Dong Lee
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Hypertrophy of the sublime tubercle in elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries: a case series of baseball pitchers undergoing ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with short-term follow-up [PDF]
Background: The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is subject to repetitive stress in overhead throwing athletes. This can lead to morphologic changes at the bony attachments of the UCL and hypertrophy of the sublime tubercle.
Ravi Vaswani, MD +8 more
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Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction for Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow [PDF]
Reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow is the primary treatment for recurrent symptomatic posterolateral rotatory instability.
Christopher L. Camp, M.D. +3 more
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Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Dual Docking, 4-Ply Reconstructive Technique [PDF]
Background: Ulnar collateral ligament injuries are common in the overhead-throwing athlete as the anterior band of this ligament is the primary soft tissue static stabilizer to valgus stress during a throwing motion. Various surgical techniques have been
Patrick M. Connor MD, FAOA +1 more
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