Poster 46: Trends and Outcomes of Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace, Isolated Reconstruction, and ’Hybrid’ Reconstruction with Internal Brace in Professional Baseball Players: A Matched Cohort Analysis 09/25

Abstract: Objectives There is a paucity of research comparing the outcomes of medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) repair with internal bracing to isolated MUCL reconstruction in professional baseball players. Further, the practice of supplementing a MUCL reconstruction with an internal brace, a “hybrid” reconstruction, has increased in the surgical treatment of MUCL injuries for professional…

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Paper 20: Clinical Outcomes of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace Versus Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Competitive Athletes. Aug 24

Abstract: Objectives: The prevalence of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries and their surgical treatment has risen significantly since the first treated by Dr. Jobe in 1974. The recent surgery, primarily amongst 15- to 25-year-olds involved in overhead sports, is concerning and necessitates refinement of and/or development of the most effective treatment options. The traditional surgical…

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