Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-AOSSM Recorded Webinar: UCL Repair vs. Reconstruction and Non-operative Treatment

AOSSM Recorded Webinar: UCL Repair vs. Reconstruction and Non-operative Treatment

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Video Summary

Summary:<br /><br />The video is a webinar featuring Dr. Michael Ciccotti and Dr. Jeffrey Dudas discussing the treatment options for UCL injuries in throwing athletes. They discuss UCL repair versus reconstruction, non-operative treatment, and the use of biologics such as PRP. Surgical techniques, including modified figure of eight and docking, as well as ulnar collateral repair with an internal brace, are discussed. The importance of individualized treatment plans based on the specific needs of the athlete is emphasized. The webinar also covers the milestones and rehabilitation process after surgery, as well as the importance of exams and imaging techniques in diagnosing and assessing UCL injuries. The presenters mention their study on UCL repairs with an internal brace. Viewers' questions about MRI usage, graft choices, and the use of internal brace in primary reconstruction surgeries are addressed.<br /><br />- Summary provided by the assistant.

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April 21, 2020

Keywords

UCL injuries

throwing athletes

UCL repair

UCL reconstruction

non-operative treatment

biologics

surgical techniques

internal brace

rehabilitation process

diagnosis

MRI usage