Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Medial Elbow Pain in the Throwing Athlete: It's Not Always The UCL

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Mark Schickendance, a professor of surgery in sports medicine at Cleveland Clinic, discusses various causes of medial elbow pain in throwing athletes. He first mentions the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), which is commonly associated with medial elbow pain. However, he highlights that there are other causes to consider. He provides historical context, mentioning studies from the 1940s and 1960s that discussed conditions like valgus extension overload syndrome and posterior medial impingement. Dr. Schickendance also discusses the evaluation and treatment options for these conditions, including non-operative approaches such as rest, medication, and rehabilitation, as well as surgical interventions like arthroscopy and ulnar nerve transposition. He emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plans. The video includes a demonstration of the physical examination and imaging studies used to evaluate medial elbow pain. Dr. Schickendance concludes by addressing questions from the audience. Overall, the video provides valuable insights into the causes and management of medial elbow pain in throwing athletes. No credits were mentioned in the transcript provided.

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May 18, 2020

Keywords

medial elbow pain

throwing athletes

ulnar collateral ligament

valgus extension overload syndrome

posterior medial impingement

evaluation

treatment options

accurate diagnosis

comprehensive treatment plans