Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries in athletes:Can we improve our outcomes?

• 作者: David W Altchek Joshua S Dines Lauren H Redler Lucas S McDonald Ryan M Degen
• 来源期刊: 世界骨科杂志
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: ELBOW ULNAR collateral LIGAMENT VALGUS instability Tommy John surgery Rehabilitation Overhead ATHLETE Improved OUTCOMES
• 年，卷（期）: 2016,（4）
• 页码范围: 229-243
• 页数: 15页
• 分类号: R

摘要

Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament(UCL)most commonly occurs in the overhead throwing athlete.Knowledge surrounding UCL injury pathomechanics continues to improve,leading to better preventative treatment strategies and rehabilitation programs.Conservative treatment strategies for partial injuries,improved operative techniques for reconstruction in complete tears,adjunctive treatments,as well as structured sport specific rehabilitation programs including resistive exercises for the entire upper extremity kinetic chain are all important factors in allowing for a return to throwing in competitive environments.In this review,we explore each of these factors and provide recommendations based on the available literature to improve outcomes in UCL injuries in athletes.