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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-05-01
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Series: | Arthroscopy Techniques |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628720300232 |