AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Blarney! – Internal Brace is the Answer-Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas, M.D.

Blarney! – Internal Brace is the Answer-Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas, M.D.

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Video Summary

This video features a presenter discussing the history and potential benefits of UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) repair as an alternative to reconstruction in athletes with elbow injuries. The presentation includes references to various studies and publications on the topic, as well as the presenter's personal experience and outcomes with the procedure. They highlight the success rates and return to play of UCL repair compared to reconstruction, along with considerations for candidate selection and potential revision surgeries. The speaker concludes by suggesting that UCL repair and augmentation may be a viable option for certain patients, particularly in revision cases.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Wrist and Elbow 5.3.2019

Keywords

UCL repair

ulnar collateral ligament

athlete

elbow injuries

revision surgery