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5 stories to keep you updated about UCL reconstruction
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Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction has become extremely prevalent in sports medicine. Orthopedics Today spotlights five articles that focus on recent research on to ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction-related pathologies.
Panel discusses elbow UCL injury in throwing athletes
It is a privilege to serve as moderator for this Orthopedics Today Round Table discussion on elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries. During the past year, tremendous attention to elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries has developed in response to the alarming number of well-recognized professional pitchers who have sustained UCL. In addition, it is now obvious that youth athletes are at disturbing risk for throwing-related injuries. Read more.
Level of play may decline among professional baseball pitchers after revision UCL reconstruction
LAS VEGAS — Compared with professional baseball pitchers who underwent primary UCL reconstruction, research presented here indicates professional pitchers who require revision UCL reconstruction have a more difficult time returning to play at the same major league level. Read more.
Radiographs may be useful to determine severity of UCL tear
Findings from a recently published study demonstrated that radiographs may play a role in differentiating full-thickness ulnar collateral ligament tears from partial tears. Read more.
Panel discusses elbow UCL injury in throwing athletes, part 2
It is a privilege to serve as moderator for this discussion on elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries, in which we detail treatment options for high school and professional pitchers with tears and the future of ulnar collateral ligament injuries. Click here to read part 1 of this discussion. Read more.
Study: Pitching performance declines after UCL repair
SEATTLE — A study presented here at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting found that performance among elite baseball pitchers decreased following UCL reconstruction. Read more.