Will the use of internal bracing for UCL repair provide a shorter timeline of return to play for overhead athletes: A critically appraised topic

Clinical Scenario: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are becoming more prominent within the population of overhead athletes. Traditional procedures to repair the UCL have a long timeline, 12-14 months, to return to play (RTP), however the use of internal bracing provides a faster timeline for overhead athletes to RTP.

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SHAREOK (University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Central Oklahoma University)
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2025-02-14
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Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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Will the use of internal bracing for UCL repair provide a shorter timeline of return to play for overhead athletes: A critically appraised topic

SHAREOK (University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Central Oklahoma University)
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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Will the use of internal bracing for UCL repair provide a shorter timeline of return to play for overhead athletes: A critically appraised topic

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Abstract

Clinical Scenario: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are becoming more prominent within the population of overhead athletes. Traditional procedures to repair the UCL have a long timeline, 12-14 months, to return to play (RTP), however the use of internal bracing provides a faster timeline for overhead athletes to RTP.

SHAREOK (University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Central Oklahoma University)
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Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
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