AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-UCL Reconstruction: Still the Best Option

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Video Summary

The video discusses the success of UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction in sports medicine, particularly in returning athletes to play and improving their performance and longevity in their sport. It mentions that the main features and concepts of UCL reconstruction remain similar to the original Tommy John surgery in 1974. The speaker highlights a landmark study on UCL repair and reconstructions from 1992 and the need for outcome studies comparing modern augmented repairs to reconstructions. The video also discusses the increasing demands on pitchers, with more players throwing at high velocities. The speaker shares their technique for UCL reconstruction and presents their findings on the success rates and performance improvements in MLB pitchers. They conclude by suggesting the need for further studies on repair versus reconstruction and reconstruction plus repair.

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Neal ElAttrache, MD

Keywords

UCL reconstruction

sports medicine

Tommy John surgery

outcome studies

MLB pitchers