scholarly journals Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace Augmentation

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967116S0007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian L. Walters ◽  
E. Lyle Cain ◽  
Benton A. Emblom ◽  
Jamie T. Frantz ◽  
Jeffrey R. Dugas
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Internal Brace

scholarly journals Biomechanical assessment of lateral ulnar collateral ligament repair and reconstruction with or without internal brace augmentation

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-230
Author(s):  
Craig Melbourne ◽  
James L. Cook ◽  
Gregory J. Della Rocca ◽  
Christopher Loftis ◽  
John Konicek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Biomechanical Assessment ◽  
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Internal Brace

scholarly journals Arthroscopically-assisted fixation of anteromedial coronoid facet fracture and lateral ulnar collateral ligament repair for acute posteromedial rotatory fracture dislocation of the elbow

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Rashid ◽  
David Copas ◽  
Jeremy Granville-Chapman ◽  
Adam Watts
Keyword(s):  
Articular Surface ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Coronoid Fracture ◽  
Elbow Arthroscopy ◽  
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Arthroscopically Assisted ◽  
Facet Fracture

If left untreated, varus posteromedial rotatory injuries of the elbow result in poor functional outcomes. Surgical treatment allows restoration of elbow kinematics, minimizing the chances of chronic varus instability and early onset osteoarthritis. However, large exposures are associated with extensive soft tissue stripping, a high risk of infection, nerve injury, poor visualization of the articular surface and longer recovery. Consequently, there has been renewed interest in the use of elbow arthroscopy to circumvent these problems. Arthroscopic treatment offers the potential advantage of a swift recovery, with instant rehabilitation, less stiffness and swelling than might be expected after open repair. We present the first combined arthroscopic-assisted anteromedial facet coronoid fracture fixation and lateral ulna collateral ligament repair in a varus posteromedial rotatory injury of the elbow.

Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin E. Wilk ◽  
Christopher A. Arrigo ◽  
Michael S. Bagwell ◽  
Marcus A. Rothermich ◽  
Jeffrey R. Dugas
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Internal Brace

Trends in Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair and Reconstruction in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. e32-e33
Author(s):  
Jacqueline E. Baron ◽  
Robert Westermann ◽  
David E. DeMik ◽  
Qiang An ◽  
Brian Wolf
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament

Acute Skier's Thumb Repaired With a Proximal Phalanx Suture Anchor

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 644-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Zeman ◽  
Robert E. Hunter ◽  
John R. Freeman ◽  
Mark L. Purnell ◽  
Jackie Mastrangelo
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Suture Anchor ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Proximal Phalanx ◽  
Ulnar Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Repair ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Rupture ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Postoperative Interval

The purpose of this study was to determine the functional outcome of a surgical technique for the repair of injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb. A 14-point questionnaire was developed to determine functional outcome after surgical repair of acute ulnar collateral ligament rupture. Early ulnar collateral ligament repair was performed on 58 patients with grade III sprains (complete rupture) of the ligament using a new technique that employs a suture anchor for fixation. Forty-five patients were interviewed at a minimum postoperative interval of 12 months and were included in this study. Forty-four patients (98%) believed they had a stable repair, were satisfied with their surgery, and would have it again if necessary. Forty-four patients (98%) were not hindered in their day-to-day activities and had a functional range of motion. Mild discomfort was felt by eight of our patients (17%), but only three patients (7%) had pain with activities. The average time to return to skiing was 1.7 days. The use of a suture anchor provided a strong and stable repair if the surgery was performed early.

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