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? (2/6)

IC 207 - Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2023? (2/6)

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The speaker discusses the process of returning to throwing after a repair or reconstruction surgery. They outline the criteria for determining readiness, including being pain-free, having no motion deficits, and completing plyometrics. They also provide an interval progression program for returning to throwing, emphasizing the importance of gradually increasing distance and alternating between throwing and hitting. The speaker notes that it is acceptable to experience mild pain or fatigue during the program, but moderate or severe pain is too much. They present a modified program and an extended protocol for players recovering from ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. The speaker mentions that long tosses and reduced effort throws should be approached with caution and discusses the complex concept of return to play. They reference papers indicating return to play rates between 80 and 90% for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. No specific credits are given. (Words: 228)

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Peter Chalmers, MD

Keywords

returning to throwing

reconstruction surgery

readiness criteria

interval progression program

ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction