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? (6/6)

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

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Video Summary

The video content discusses various topics related to elbow injuries and treatments. The speakers discuss techniques used for repairing UCL injuries, specifically focusing on the distal side. They explain how to drill a hole in the bone to take the anchor and tape, and how to perform a hybrid technique using the patient's own graft. The speakers also address the challenges and considerations when determining treatment options for partial thickness tears, especially on the proximal side. They mention the use of stress ultrasound for diagnosis, as well as the potential use of PRP injections. They also touch on the management of olecranon injuries and the importance of rehab and psychological retraining for athletes. The video includes case studies of a young baseball player with a UCL injury and a CrossFit athlete with a distal avulsion. The speakers discuss the surgical interventions performed on these individuals and their recovery progress.

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Brandon Erickson, MD; Peter Chalmers, MD; Anthony Romeo, MD; Gregory Cvetanovich, MD; Mark Schickendantz, MD; Eric Bowman, MD, MPH

Keywords

elbow injuries

UCL injuries

distal side

bone drilling

hybrid technique

partial thickness tears

stress ultrasound

PRP injections