AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS - no CME-2. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session VIII

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In this video, medical student Ryan Paul presents a study he conducted with Dr. Cohen on the outcomes of arthroscopic posterior medial osteophyte resection in overhead athletes. Valgus extension overload can cause excess bone formation in the elbow, leading to pain and limited extension, especially in pitchers. Arthroscopic resection is often recommended, but it may increase stress on the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and increase the risk of UCL injury. The study included 36 athletes who underwent osteophyte resection, with 18% requiring subsequent UCL reconstruction. However, the majority of athletes did not experience UCL injury. The study suggests that UCL reconstruction is not necessary unless the UCL is symptomatic.

Keywords

medical student

arthroscopic posterior medial osteophyte resection

overhead athletes

valgus extension overload

ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)