AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-UCL Repair: When, Why and How

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Video Summary

The speaker in the video discusses the topic of UCL repair in throwing athletes. They explain that UCL repair is a surgical option for athletes who experience UCL injuries, particularly proximal or distal avulsions. The speaker presents studies that show favorable outcomes for UCL repair, with athletes returning to the same or higher level of competition in a shorter time compared to UCL reconstruction. They discuss the post-operative care and rehabilitation process for UCL repair, which involves a faster progression compared to UCL reconstruction. The speaker mentions some complications associated with UCL repair and highlights the importance of evaluating tissue quality before proceeding with the repair. They conclude by stating that long-term outcomes and the use of internal brace augmentation for mid-substance injuries are still areas that need further study. No credits were mentioned in the video transcript.

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Christopher Dodson, MD

Keywords

UCL repair

throwing athletes

proximal avulsions

distal avulsions

post-operative care