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

Table 2 Airfield surface movement indicator postoperative rehabilitation protocol following ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with palmaris longus autograft

Time period	Phase	Goal
Day 0-7	Splinted at 90° flexion	Early healing of graft and fascial sling for nerve transposition
Weeks 1-5	Hinged elbow ROM brace	Protect healing tissues from valgus stress
Weeks 3-4	Light resistance isotonic exercises	Develop dynamic stabilization of the medial elbow
Week 6	Thrower’s Ten Program
Weeks 8-9	Progressive resistance exercises incorporated
Week 12	Advanced Thrower’s Ten Program
	Two-hand plyometric drills
Week 14	One-hand plyometric drills
Week 16	Interval throwing program
Week 22/24	Throwing from the mound
Months 9-12	Return to competitive throwing

ROM: Range of motion.