2023 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Technique Spotlight Video: UCL Repair with Internal Brace

Technique Spotlight Video: UCL Repair with Internal Brace

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses treatment options for UCL injuries and reconstructions in athletes. They mention various diagnostic methods, such as x-rays, MRI, and stress ultrasound. The speaker explores different treatment options, including non-operative approaches for partial tears, primary repair with or without augmentation, and reconstruction with a graft. They also discuss eligibility for repair candidates, including those with prior UCL reconstructions. The video demonstrates the surgical approach, repair technique, and post-operative rehabilitation. Clinical studies are referenced, indicating that the repair procedure has good outcomes with a shorter recovery time compared to reconstruction. The speaker also provides some tips and tricks for performing a successful repair. No credits were mentioned. The video concludes with acknowledgments.

Asset Caption

Steven Cohen, MD

Keywords

UCL injuries

reconstructions in athletes

diagnostic methods

treatment options

surgical approach