AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Master Series: UCL Reconstruction - Lessons Learned-Dr. Scott P. Steinmann, M.D.

Master Series: UCL Reconstruction - Lessons Learned-Dr. Scott P. Steinmann, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker reflects on lessons learned from previous lectures and discusses various topics related to UCL injuries and reconstruction. They mention the perception of reconstruction as a performance enhancement, risk factors for MCL injuries, the challenges of identifying at-risk players through imaging studies, different surgical techniques and their outcomes, non-operative treatment options and their success rates, and the potential game-changing effects of PRP and suture augmentation techniques. The speaker also provides examples of extreme cases and emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and learning in this field.

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Concurrent Scientific Session II: Wrist and Elbow 5.3.2019

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Keywords

UCL injuries

reconstruction

risk factors

surgical techniques

PRP

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Throwing Athlete

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Operative Treatment

Nonoperative Treatment