Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Overhead Athletes

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow are frequent among overhead athletes. The incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions (UCLRs) in high-level players has increased dramatically over the past decade, but the optimal technique of UCLR is controversial. Surgeons need to manage...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Jang, Suk-Hwan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2019
Materias:
Concise Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7714305/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33330225
http://dx.doi.org/10.5397/cise.2019.22.4.235
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Sumario:Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow are frequent among overhead athletes. The incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions (UCLRs) in high-level players has increased dramatically over the past decade, but the optimal technique of UCLR is controversial. Surgeons need to manage the patients’ expectations appropriately when considering the mode of treatment. This article reviews current studies on the management of ulnar collateral ligament injuries, particularly in overhead athletes.

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