Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this practical text presents the current state of the art and latest advancements in the biomechanics, assessment, diagnosis and management of UCL injury in the elbow. In the years since this book's initial publication, significant developments have occurred on multiple fronts relating to elbow UCL injury, including injury prevention, less invasive repair techniques, more anatomical surgical reconstructions, and improved post-injury rehabilitation protocols. Chapters are once again arranged thematically, beginning with discussion of the relevant anatomy and surgical approaches, throwing biomechanics and overload mechanisms, epidemiology, history and physical exam. After a description of the radiological approaches to assessment, both conservative and surgical strategies are outlined and discussed in detail, from repair both with and without augmentation to reconstruction both arthroscopically and with newer minimally invasive techniques. Considerations for UCL injury in special populations - the young athlete and the female athlete - and sports-specific rehabilitation, return-to-play and prevention via wearable technology round out this thorough presentation. 
Enhanced with select video clips illustrating surgical techniques, Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury, Second Edition remains a go-to resource for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, therapists and trainers who work with athletes that suffer from these conditions.

<p>Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Clinically Relevant Elbow Anatomy and Surgical Approaches
Ulnar Collateral Ligament: Throwing Biomechanics
Monitoring the Throwing Motion: Current State of Wearables and Analytics
Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Prevention Strategies
Valgus Extension Overload
Ulnohumeral Chondral and Ligamentous Overload
Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
History and Physical Exam of the Thrower's Elbow
Radiographic Imaging of the Elbow
MR Imaging in Patients with Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
Ultrasound Imaging of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
The Conservative Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
The Role of Biologics in Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
Evolution of Surgical Reconstruction of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Selection and Harvest Technique
Primary Repair of Ulnar CollateralLigament Injuries of the Elbow
Repair and Internal Brace Augmentation of the Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament
The Role of Arthroscopy in Athletes with Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
Biomechanics of Reconstruction Constructs
Figure of 8 Technique and Outcomes
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Docking Technique
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: American Sports Medicine Institute Technique and Outcomes
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: Alternative Surgical Techniques
Combined Flexor-Pronator Mass and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
Ulnar Nerve Issues in Throwing Athletes
Revision Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Baseball Position Players
Management of UCL Injuries in Non-Throwing Athletes
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in Female Athletes
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in High-School-Aged Athletes
Medial Apophysitis in Adolescent Throwers Complications of Ulnar CollateralLigament Reconstruction
Sport-Specific Outcomes for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Rehabilitation of the Overhead Athlete's Elbow
Sport-Specific Rehabilitation After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery.</p>