Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries in athletes: Can we improve our outcomes?

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2016; 7(4): 229-243
Published online Apr 18, 2016. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i4.229

Table 1 Key factors for improving outcomes in ulnar collateral ligament injuries at various time points

Time point	Target points for improved outcomes
Pre-op	Patient selection
Intra-op	Do not transpose nerve unless symptoms present preoperatively
Intra-op	Docking > Jobe (complications)
Post-op	Sport specific rehabilitation
	Isokinetic testing
	Return to throw program
	Daily stretching exercises

Citation: Redler LH, Degen RM, McDonald LS, Altchek DW, Dines JS. Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries in athletes: Can we improve our outcomes? World J Orthop 2016; 7(4): 229-243
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v7/i4/229.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v7.i4.229

Redler LH, Degen RM, McDonald LS, Altchek DW, Dines JS. Elbow ulnar collateral ligament injuries in athletes: Can we improve our outcomes? World J Orthop 2016; 7(4): 229-243 [PMID: 27114930 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v7.i4.229]

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