| Literature DB >> 29762194 |
Jeremy R Bruce1, Neal S ElAttrache, James R Andrews.
Abstract
Ulnar collateral ligament injuries continue to occur despite efforts to educate pitchers, coaches, and families at the amateur and professional levels about pitch counts, mechanics, and injury prevention. Although the data on the incidence of ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions are inconclusive, an increase in these reconstructions may mean a corresponding increase in the number of reconstruction failures and revision reconstruction surgeries. Less is known about the outcomes of revision ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction; not unexpectedly, early results are not as promising as those observed with primary reconstruction. In response, interest in revision techniques, rehabilitation, and outcomes of revision ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgeries has grown.Mesh:
Year: 2018 PMID: 29762194 DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-16-00341
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Orthop Surg ISSN: 1067-151X Impact factor: 3.020