APEX Elbow Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success-UCL RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE: SURGICAL PEARLS, GRAFT SELECTION AND AUGMENTATION INDICATIONS

UCL RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE: SURGICAL PEARLS, GRAFT SELECTION AND AUGMENTATION INDICATIONS

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The speaker discusses the evolution and challenges in treating elbow injuries in throwers, focusing on Tommy John surgery. They highlight the impact of higher velocity and spin on pitching injuries. The increase in Tommy John surgeries is linked to the emphasis on ball velocity and spin in baseball. The speaker presents their own techniques for elbow reconstruction, including incorporating an internal brace and a hybrid reconstruction method. They provide details on imaging techniques, surgical approaches, and post-operative management. Results from using these techniques show promising outcomes, with a low rate of failures and complications. The presentation emphasizes the need to address the rising epidemic of pitching injuries in baseball and the importance of advancing surgical techniques to improve recovery outcomes.

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Keith Meister MD

Keywords

Tommy John surgery

elbow injuries

pitching injuries

baseball

surgical techniques

reconstruction methods