Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair - 11/05/19
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The anterior bundle of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the primary restraint to valgus force at the elbow, especially during the arm-cocking and arm-acceleration phases of the overheard throwing cycle. Injuries of the UCL can range from partial thickness tears, end avulsions, to chronic attritional ruptures with poor tissue quality. The incidence of UCL injuries is on the increase, especially among adolescent overhead athletes. If the athlete fails conservative measures, surgery is recommended for those desiring to return to overhead sports. Over the past 40 years, UCL reconstruction has been the gold standard for all varieties of UCL injuries.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : UCL, UCL repair, UCL reconstruction, Internal brace, UCL partial tear, UCL avulsion
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| Disclosures: J.R. Dugas is a paid consultant for Arthrex, Topical Gear, and Theralase; receives royalties from Topical Gear and Theralase; and has stock/stock options in Topical Gear and Theralase. No author or related institution has received any financial benefit or funding for this article. |
Vol 50 - N° 3
P. 383-389 - juillet 2019 Retour au numéro
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