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? (4/6)

IC 207 - Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2023? (4/6)

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The video discusses the epidemiology and risk factors of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, particularly in baseball pitchers. UCL is vulnerable due to the high force generated during pitching, and the surgery to reconstruct it has seen a rapid rise in recent decades. Risk factors include earlier specialization in baseball, higher pitch velocity, higher pitch counts, pitching consecutive days, pitching when fatigued, geographical factors (warmer weather), and poor mechanics. Pitch counts and workload need to be monitored to prevent injuries. Other factors like hip and shoulder rotation, knee flexion angle, and fatigue also play a role in UCL injuries. Prevention is the best treatment. (No credits granted)

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Gregory Cvetanovich, MD

Keywords

epidemiology

risk factors

ulnar collateral ligament injuries

baseball pitchers

UCL surgery