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http://dx.doi.org/10.5397/cise.2019.22.4.235

Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Overhead Athletes  

Jang, Suk-Hwan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Research Institute, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital)
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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow / v.22, no.4, 2019 , pp. 235-240 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow are frequent among overhead athletes. The incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions (UCLRs) in high-level players has increased dramatically over the past decade, but the optimal technique of UCLR is controversial. Surgeons need to manage the patients' expectations appropriately when considering the mode of treatment. This article reviews current studies on the management of ulnar collateral ligament injuries, particularly in overhead athletes.
Keywords
Joint instability; Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction; Elbow joint; Athletes;
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