IC108-2021: Management Of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2021?-Question and Answers, Case Study: Management Of Ulnar Collteral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2021?

Question and Answers, Case Study: Management Of Ulnar Collteral Ligament Tears: Where Do We Stand in 2021?

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video was a conversation between a group of orthopedic surgeons discussing various topics related to elbow injuries in athletes. The topics covered included the use of MRI in determining the need for surgery, the use of intra-arterial contrast in MRI scans, the importance of proper alignment in MRI scans, the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating injuries, the timeline and precautions for returning to throwing after UCL surgery, the importance of addressing other physical issues in addition to the injured ligament, differences in treatment for acute and chronic injuries, and the management of flexor-pronator injuries. The surgeons also discussed the use of braces, pain management during throwing programs, and the importance of avoiding heavy weightlifting in pitchers. No credits were given for the video.

Asset Caption

Christopher Ahmad, MD; Jeffrey Dugas, MD; Brandon Erickson, MD; Mark Schickendantz, MD

Keywords

orthopedic surgeons

elbow injuries

MRI

surgery

platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

UCL surgery

throwing

pain management