title: The ulnar collateral ligament procedure revisited: the procedure we use.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow (UCL) is frequently injured in throwing athletes, most commonly baseball pitchers. The ligament is reconstructed through bone tunnels using palmaris longus or gracilis autograft.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This study highlights the following technique for UCL reconstruction in over 2000 athletes.(2)
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When conservative management fails, ligament reconstruction can allow the athlete to return to their sport.(1).
authors.affiliation: American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Andrews
authors.forename: Patrick W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Jost
authors.forename: E Lyle
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Cain