The study of UCL injuries in baseball pitchers has led to a new MRI-based classification system and novel reconstruction technique.
MRI-Based Classification System for Tommy John Injury Found to Be Reliable and Reproducible, Preliminary Study Finds
New study evaluates the reliability and reproducibility of a newly proposed 6-stage, MRI-based classification system for UCL injuries.
Pro Pitchers: Under the Knife for Medial UCL Injuries?
Medial UCL elbow injury is increasingly common in professional baseball pitchers. The number of “Tommy John” surgeries in MLB pitchers nearly tripled from 2011 to 2013. This study attempts to predict who will benefit.
New Classification System for Elbow OCD Gives Lesion Location Its Due
Here’s the lowdown on how and why Cleveland Clinic orthopaedists have refined the system for classifying elbow osteochondritis dissecans in young throwing athletes. It’s all about lesion location.
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Elbow Stiffness: A Systematic Approach to Prevention and Treatment
In elbow stiffness, selection of specific treatment protocols are guided by timing, severity, patient-specific factors and underlying pathology. Management should focus on improving motion.