2021 Annual Meeting Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Gymnasts and Javelin Throwers: An Analysis of Return to Sport and Patient Outcomes

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Gymnasts and Javelin Throwers: An Analysis of Return to Sport and Patient Outcomes

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The video discussed the evaluation of return to play and patient-reported outcome measures in a group of athletes who placed a supraphysiologic load on their elbows, similar to baseball players. The study included twelve consecutive gymnasts and eighteen javelin throwers who underwent UCL reconstruction. The results showed that a high percentage of the athletes returned to sport after surgery. The operative group had better objective measures compared to non-operative treatment. In the gymnastics cohort, all patients underwent surgery, and the majority reported complete resolution of symptoms. In the javelin throwing group, most athletes were able to return to competition. However, the study has limitations due to its retrospective nature and small sample size.

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Dr. Taylor D'Amore | The Athlete's Elbow

Keywords

return to play

patient-reported outcome measures

supraphysiologic load

UCL reconstruction

objective measures