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Michael C Fu¹, Amar S Vadhera^2,3, Morgan Wessels²

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA.

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Summary

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Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction effectively restores elbow stability in overhead athletes. This procedure allows 94% of athletes to return to their previous level of play with high satisfaction.

Keywords:

Tommy John UCL baseball elbow throwing

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
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Upper Extremity Reconstruction

Background:

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common in youth overhead athletes due to overuse and repetitive stress.
These injuries often result in elbow pain, instability, and decreased throwing velocity.
Symptomatic valgus elbow instability and confirmed UCL rupture are key indications for surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the surgical technique for ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction using an ipsilateral gracilis autograft.
To evaluate the efficacy of this UCL reconstruction technique in overhead throwing athletes.

Main Methods:

Harvesting and preparation of an ipsilateral gracilis tendon autograft.
Medial elbow incision, ulnar nerve neurolysis, and dissection through the flexor carpi ulnaris.
Graft passage through tunnels in the sublime tubercle and humeral epicondyle, followed by secure docking and tensioning.

Main Results:

High success rate with 94% of athletes returning to their previous level of play.
Patients report high satisfaction and improved outcome scores post-surgery.

Conclusions:

Advancements in UCL reconstruction techniques offer a viable solution for throwing athletes with significant elbow pain.
Surgeons should consider UCL reconstruction for athletes desiring to return to high-level throwing activities.