Presenting a comprehensive discussion of the biomechanics assessment diagnosis and management
of injuries to the elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) including video clips of selected
surgical techniques this is a thorough and practical text for any clinician seeing athletes
with this increasingly common injury. The book is organized thematically beginning with
anatomy and biomechanics of the ligament. Diagnosis of these injuries follows with chapters
focusing on both physical exam tests and imaging studies. Chapters on both conservative
treatment and surgical approaches form the heart of the text including revision surgery and
complications and review the variety of techniques and expected outcomes. Additionally
individual chapters are devoted to the female and high school-aged athlete. Proper
rehabilitation is essential and rounds out the text including a unique focus on
sports-specific rehabilitation. Written and edited by top clinicians in orthopedics and sports
medicine this book is an essential reference for diagnosing and treating injuries to the elbow
UCL.
