Introduction The medial ulnar collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow is the primary stabilizer to valgus stress and is most commonly injured in the overhead-throwing athlete. Ulnar collateral ligament insufficiency is surgically managed with MCL reconstruction, or “Tommy John surgery,”…
Introduction Activities such as throwing, lifting, and gymnastics generate large stresses across the elbow joint, which can result in a multitude of pathologies. In skeletally immature athletes, these stresses, combined with the developing bony anatomy and unique physeal biomechanics, lead…
Introduction Injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) were previously career-ending injuries in high-level pitchers. Since Dr. Frank Jobe first performed ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) in 1974, there have been many variations of the technique which have allowed competitive…
Overview Chapter synopsis Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are potentially career ending. The DANE technique is an effective way to reconstruct the ligament. It is performed through a muscle splitting approach and employs a combination of interference screw fixation…