AANA19 Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Trends in Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair and Reconstruction in the United States-Jacqueline E. Baron

Trends in Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair and Reconstruction in the United States-Jacqueline E. Baron

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The video discussed ulnar collateral ligament injuries and the surgical treatments for these injuries. The study focused specifically on younger athletes and aimed to identify factors associated with ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction procedures. The researchers performed a retrospective cohort analysis using the Humana Claims Database, which contained de-identified patient claims records. The results showed that males were more likely to undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, while males aged 30 to 49 preferred ulnar collateral ligament repair. The procedures were more common in the southern region of the United States, particularly at hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical centers. The study concluded that ulnar collateral ligament repairs are increasing, especially in older patients and females, while the reconstruction procedure remains the standard treatment for young male athletes.

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Concurrent Scientific Session: Paper Presentations - Wrist and Elbow 5.4.2019

Keywords

ulnar collateral ligament injuries

surgical treatments

younger athletes

ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction

retrospective cohort analysis