Anatomy
The Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Medial Collateral Ligament
According to Guy Mohr (and other research), the primary factor in UCL tears.
Pitchers are throwing harder and faster.
The surgery, which is performed on the UCL
Tommy John Surgery
The athlete is braced post-operation for how long?
4 Weeks, or until full ROM is established.
The origin and insertion sites of the UCL
origin: medial epicondyle of the humerus
insert: Proximal ulna
The force on the UCL that causes injury
Repetitive valgus force
Baseball athletes should consider this before attempting surgery.
Considering the athlete's season, symptom severity, and ability to compete with modifications.
What is initiated six weeks post-operation?
Strength training and introduction of valgus stress.
What are the bundles of the UCL?
Anterior
Poterior
Transverse
Phase(s) of throwing the injury takes place
Late cocking, early acceleration.
Two types of surgery an athlete will undergo.
UCL Repair
UCL Reconstruction
Name II of IV exercises for Early Stages of Rehab
Gipping Exercises
Wrist ROM
Shoulder Isometrics
Bicep Isometrics
The UCL is avascular, vascular, or both
Both
Describe the fastballs' stress on the UCL
Greater demand on the medial elbow, causing the UCL to undergo repeated submaximal stress, leading to chronic attenuation of ligamentous tissue.
III graft locations are harvested to reconstruct the UCL.
The palmaris longus, gracilis, or hamstring.
Name II of IV exercises in Phase II: Initial ROM and Early Strength Training
Wrist Curls
Elbow Flexion and Extension
Active ROM on the Shoulder
Scapular Strengthening
Difference between Autograft and Allograft.
Athletes' own tissue vs. cadaver tissue.