A Prospective, Randomized Trial of the Modified Jobe Versus Docking Techniques With Gracilis Autograft for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Elbow

The current study identified high rates of good to excellent results with PROs for both techniques, including RTP rates and times. Docking had shorter tourniquet time and higher 2-year KJOC scores. There were no differences in self-reported baseball-specific metrics or postoperative imaging (except graft thickness for modified Jobe by SUS). As the first prospective, randomized trial evaluating the modified Jobe and docking techniques, this study is the definitive substantiation of these two surgical techniques for UCLR. It provides surgeons with confidence to utilize the technique with which they are most comfortable.