2021 Annual Meeting Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Management of Partial UCL Tears

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Video Summary

The video discusses the diagnosis and treatment of partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears, focusing on athletes, particularly baseball players. The speaker mentions the clinical symptoms of partial UCL tears and various studies conducted on professional athletes. They discuss the reliability of MRI-based classification, predictors of failure in non-operative management, and the prognostic utility of MRI-based classification. The video also explores the biomechanics of medial elbow instability and the importance of blood supply and load distribution in treatment. Treatment options include active rest, PRP, mesenchymal stem cells, and surgery, depending on the severity and location of the tear. The use of PRP in treatment is examined, along with rehabilitation protocols and factors to consider when determining the return to play. Overall, the video suggests that conservative treatment of partial UCL tears can be effective if tailored to individual cases.

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Dr. Steven Cohen | The Athlete's Elbow

Keywords

partial ulnar collateral ligament tears

diagnosis

treatment

athletes

baseball players