Background Tears of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow are common injuries in
overhead athletes that may be career-ending if left untreated. Purpose The goal of this …

Background: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction of the elbow has become
increasingly more frequent among elite overhead athletes. The purpose of this study was to …

Background: The number of throwing athletes with ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries
has increased recently, with a seemingly exponential increase of such injuries in …

Background: Previous studies have indicated that the demands placed on the medial ulnar
collateral ligament of the elbow when it is subjected to valgus torque during throwing exceed …

Background Many improvements in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction have been
made since Jobe et al first described the procedure. A novel elbow ulnar collateral ligament …

Context: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries lead to pain and loss of performance in the
thrower's elbow. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a reliable treatment …

Background Current techniques of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction
vary with respect to methods of fixation on the femur and the patella. This article presents the …

The elbow functions in throwing and other athletic activities as a link in the kinetic chain of
force development, regulation, and transfer. Efficient function, with maximal performance …

Repetitive valgus forces on the throwing elbow place significant stress on that joint. This
stress can cause structural damage and injury to the ulnar collateral ligament. Many acute …

Background: The incidence of upper extremity injuries in baseball pitchers is increasing.
Over the past decade there has been a great deal of research attempting to elucidate the …