AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS - no CME-1. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session VIII

1. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session VIII - Defroda

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Steven DeFroda from the University of Missouri discusses a study that looks at the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear in elite Major League Baseball players and its association with their showcase participation in high school. The study finds that pitchers who achieve higher fastball velocities, specifically 90, 92, and 95 miles per hour, are more likely to tear their UCL earlier in their professional career. Additionally, players who had higher showcase participation in high school were more likely to undergo UCL reconstruction at some point in their professional career. The study suggests considering a cutoff age for showcasing young pitchers and not overusing their arms.

Keywords

Ulnar collateral ligament tear

Major League Baseball players

Showcase participation

Fastball velocities

UCL reconstruction