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Biomechanics of Reconstruction Constructs

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Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common among competitive overhead-throwing athletes. Frank Jobe described the first reconstruction of the UCL in 1976, which consisted of a palmaris longus tendon woven through bone tunnels. In recent years, the advent of new technologies has spawned new procedures that use modern implants. Newer procedures have been developed using suture anchors and interference screws. These newer procedures have been aimed at increasing the strength of fixation and avoiding potential complications. To date, there is a paucity of in vivo research comparing these techniques. The purpose of this chapter is to review the biomechanical data available to support the use of the most common reconstruction techniques currently used.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Miguel A. Ramirez MD

  2. Department of Orthopaedics, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street, Suite 400, 21218, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Anand M. Murthi MD

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  1. Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA

    Joshua S. Dines

  2. Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA

    David W. Altchek

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Ramirez, M., Murthi, A. (2015). Biomechanics of Reconstruction Constructs. In: Dines, J., Altchek, D. (eds) Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7540-9_15

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