2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Management of Partial UCL Tears

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The video discusses the diagnosis and treatment of partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears in baseball players. It highlights the clinical symptoms of partial UCL tears, such as medial elbow pain and loss of velocity or control. Several studies are mentioned, including one from the Colorado Rockies organization, which found that non-operative rehabilitation had an 84% success rate of return to play for players with incomplete UCL injuries. The video also discusses MRI-based classifications, biomechanical analyses, and the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in treating UCL tears. The conclusion emphasizes that conservative treatment is a viable option, and the degree and location of the tear can guide treatment decisions.

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Steven Cohen, MD

Keywords

partial UCL tears

diagnosis

treatment

baseball players

conservative treatment