State of the Union on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in 2020: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09621-3
Abstract: Purpose of Review There has been a marked increase in the number of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions performed annually and an associated increase in the amount of recent literature published. It is paramount that surgeons… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; ulnar collateral; collateral ligament; sport ... See more keywords
Changes in pitching mechanics after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in major league baseball pitchers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.05.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is a common procedure performed on Major League Baseball pitchers. Variations in pitching mechanics before and after UCL reconstructive surgery are not well understood. METHODS Publicly available pitch… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; pitch; mechanics; league baseball ... See more keywords
Return to play after UCL reconstruction with concurrent posterior compartment decompression.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.02.006
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries and posterior elbow impingement commonly effect throwing athletes. Surgical intervention for each of these pathologies individually has been demonstrated to be successful with high return to play rates.… read more here.
Keywords: return play; ucl reconstruction; concurrent; reconstruction ... See more keywords
Comparison of Cyclic Fatigue Mechanics between UCL Repair with Internal Bracing and UCL Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967117s00218
Abstract: Objectives: UCL reconstruction has become the preferred treatment for UCL injury in elite throwers desiring a return to throwing. Prior reports of UCL repair demonstrated poor results in professional pitchers, with rate of return to… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; fatigue; ucl repair; ucl reconstruction ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major and Minor League Baseball Pitchers: Comprehensive Report on 1,313 Cases
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967117s00369
Abstract: Objectives: Although much as been done to better understand and characterize the epidemic of UCL reconstruction in pitchers, a comprehensive review of all UCL reconstructions performed in professional baseball pitchers is surprisingly lacking. Accordingly, the… read more here.
Keywords: revision; baseball; time; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Effects of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction on Pitch Selection in Major League Baseball Pitchers
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967118810003
Abstract: Background: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries represent one of the most common impairments to the throwing arm of professional pitchers. Return to play and postoperative performance metrics have been studied extensively, but pitch selection before… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; ulnar collateral; collateral ligament; ucl reconstruction ... See more keywords
Influence of Pitching Release Location on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Risk Among Major League Baseball Pitchers
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119826540
Abstract: Background: Medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is a common procedure performed among Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers. The etiology of UCL injury is complex and is not entirely understood. Hypothesis: To better understand risk… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; pitch; release location; ucl reconstruction ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery in 6135 Current Professional Baseball Players: A 2018 Update
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119871442
Abstract: Background: As the incidence of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery continues to rise rapidly, an update on the current prevalence and demographics in professional baseball players is warranted. Hypothesis: The prevalence of UCL reconstruction in… read more here.
Keywords: baseball; milb; prevalence; ucl reconstruction ... See more keywords