IC 207-2023: Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2023?-IC 207 - Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2023? (1/6)

IC 207 - Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2023? (1/6)

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Video Summary

The video discusses UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) repair, a surgical procedure commonly performed on young athletes, especially baseball players, who have injured their UCL. The video mentions a study conducted in the early 90s that showed a higher success rate for UCL reconstruction compared to UCL repair, leading to repair being largely abandoned. However, more recent studies have shown promising results for UCL repair, especially when combined with an internal brace. The video highlights the increase in UCL repair procedures in recent years and the importance of selecting the right candidates for the procedure. The video also briefly mentions the surgical technique for UCL repair and the rehabilitation process. No credits are mentioned in the video.

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Brandon Erickson, MD

Keywords

UCL repair

ulnar collateral ligament

surgical procedure

UCL reconstruction

internal brace