Primary Repair of Proximal Ulnar Collateral Ligament Ruptures in Pediatric Overhead Athletes

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury is commonly seen in overhead throwing athletes resulting from the repetitive valgus stress placed on the medial elbow. UCL injuries (attenuation, insufficiency, or rupture) can result in medial elbow pain, a loss of pitch velocity and accuracy, and increased fa...

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Main Authors: Lafi S. Khalil, M.D., Austin G. Cross, B.S., Felix H. Savoie, III, M.D., Eric C. Makhni, M.D., M.B.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-05-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628720300232