title: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
abstract: Since the first description of an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear at the elbow 60 years ago and the first description of surgical reconstruction 20 years ago, many advances have been made in management and surgery. UCL tears at the elbow remain a disease of the overhead athlete. Various imaging studies have been used in the diagnosis of UCL tears at the elbow; however, the physical examination and history continue to be the most important tools. This article describes the history and what has been learned as well as the approach to the treatment of UCL tears at the elbow.
authors.affiliation: Reconstructive Hand Surgeons of Indiana, Carmal, IN 46032, USA.
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: Brad
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Baratz
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries