AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Change in Humeral Anchor Position Significantly Affects Isometry in UCL Repair: A 3-Dimensional Computer Modeling Study

Change in Humeral Anchor Position Significantly Affects Isometry in UCL Repair: A 3-Dimensional Computer Modeling Study

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In this video, Evan O'Donnell discusses a study on how anchor position affects the isometry of the Internal Brace Construct in UCL Repair. UCL Repair is gaining popularity due to good clinical outcomes and shorter rehabilitation time compared to UCL reconstruction. The study aimed to develop a patient-specific 3D elbow model and determine the effect of small changes in suture anchor position on UCL Repair isometry. The researchers used CT and MRI data from patients with no history of UCL injury, fracture, surgery, or arthritis. The study found that small deviations in anchor position on the humerus significantly influenced ligament repair isometry, while variations on the ulnar side had minimal effect. The use of quantitative measurements based on anatomic landmarks can improve repair isometry.

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Evan O'Donnell, MD

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Evan O'Donnell

anchor position

Internal Brace Construct

UCL Repair

isometry