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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction [PDF]

Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2015
Context: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries lead to pain and loss of performance in the thrower’s elbow. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a reliable treatment option for the symptomatic, deficient UCL. Injury to the UCL usually occurs because of chronic accumulation of microtrauma, although acute ruptures occur and an acute-on ...
Erickson, Brandon J., Harris, Joshua D., Chalmers, Peter N., Bach, Bernard R., Verma, Nikhil N., Bush-Joseph, Charles A., Romeo, Anthony A.   +6 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Technique Utilizing Suture Tape Augmentation [PDF]

Arthroscopy Techniques, 2020
The prevalence of ulnar collateral ligament injuries and reconstructions among overhead throwing athletes has significantly risen in recent years. Surgical reconstruction has become the main treatment modality for athletes who have failed conservative ...
Roddy McGee, D.O., Adam Eudy, D.O., Victor Hoang, D.O., Shivali Gupta, D.O., Ashley Jacks, B.S., Serena Bruhn, A.T.C.   +5 more
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Elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction using suture tape augmentation [PDF]

JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques, 2021
Abstract Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries are on the rise among throwing athletes. The gold standard for the management of this injury in elite athletes is reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with a tendon graft. While multiple reconstruction techniques have been described with successful outcomes and low complication rates,
Steven J. Lee, MD, Remy V. Rabinovich, MD, Omar F. Rahman, MD, MBA, Benjamin B. Bedford, MD   +3 more
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Retrospective Clinical Outcomes of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Setting of an Ossified Ulnar Collateral Ligament [PDF]

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Background: The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) plays a vital role in maintaining the stability of the elbow joint during overhead throwing activities. Stress to the UCL may lead to high-grade or full-thickness tears that require reconstruction or repair
Roger V. Ostrander MD, Adam W. Anz MD, Steve E. Jordan MD, James Kee MD, Jessi Truett EdD, Cooper Williams BS, James R. Andrews MD   +6 more
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Surgical Outcomes of Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Versus Repair for Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Background: The aim of surgical treatment for posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) of the elbow is to restore the integrity of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), with ligamentous reconstruction being the preferred option for recurrent ...
Erica Kholinne MD, PhD, Zhan Herr Ng MBChB, MRCS, Maria Anastasia MD, Leonard Christianto Singjie MD, Jae-Man Kwak MD, PhD, In-Ho Jeon MD, PhD   +5 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016
Background: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a common surgery performed in professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Purpose: To report patient demographics, surgical techniques, and outcomes of all UCLRs performed at a single
Brandon J. Erickson MD, Bernard R. Bach MD, Mark S. Cohen MD, Charles A. Bush-Joseph MD, Brian J. Cole MD, Nikhil N. Verma MD, Gregory P. Nicholson MD, Anthony A. Romeo MD   +7 more
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Use of Abductor Pollicis Brevis Tendon for Reconstruction of Chronic Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Radial Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports
Radial collateral ligament (RCL) injuries of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint are relatively rare compared to ulnar collateral ligament lesions. These injuries typically occur due to forced and sudden adduction of the thumb and can significantly
Marta Montanari, Danilo Donati, Mario Lando, Paolo Boccolari, Roberto Tedeschi, Andrea Leti Acciaro9, Filippo Pantaleoni   +6 more
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Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction for the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: a comparison with open débridement of the extensor origin

JSES International, 2021
Background: Based on the controversy over whether the extensor tendon is the only lesion of lateral epicondylitis of the elbow and numerous reports of concomitant lateral collateral ligament involvement, potential damage to the lateral collateral ...
Young Min Noh, MD, PhD, Gyu Min Kong, MD, PhD, Sang Won Moon, MD, Hyo Seok Jang, MD, Seungchul Kim, MD, Gyeong Gu Bak, MD, Youngbok Kim, MD, PhD   +6 more
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Utilizing a 3-Strand Palmaris Tendon Autograft With a Hybrid Linear Construct [PDF]

Arthroscopy Techniques
The integrity of the medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is vital for the throwing athlete. Although newer techniques exist, reconstruction remains the gold standard for full-thickness UCL tears.
Vincent H. Key, M.D., Austin A. Cole, M.D., Matthew H. Freeman, M.D.   +2 more
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Outcomes After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction and Repair in Nonthrowing Athletes [PDF]

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Background: Surgical management of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears in nonthrowing athletes is less commonly performed, and the outcomes of that management have not been thoroughly described.
William L. Johns MD, Neel K. Patel MD, Benjamin Miltenberg MD, Ryan W. Paul BS, Adeeb J. Hanna DO, Michael C. Ciccotti MD, Steven B. Cohen MD, Michael G. Ciccotti MD, Christopher C. Dodson MD   +8 more
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