Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury is one of the most common causes of ulnar wrist pain and can impair daily activities, such as door opening and handshaking. endobj endobj Finger and hand range of motion: maintain AROM and PROM c5(Ly%CDer,ZbE+ImgILF cy9 -Hand based thumb spica brace (comfort cool) . Dressing changed at 7-10 days after surgery Week 2 endobj <> 2 0 obj x[[oF~70/ 8m6EMc/El%{JaeQlQCwnz5fy3iboob9jV Phone: 574.247.9441 Fax: 574.247.9442 www.sbortho.com REHABILITATION PROTOCOL: THUMB UCL/RCL REPAIR SAM FULLER, M.D. Thumb UCL Repair- Conservative This protocol is intended to provide the clinician with a guideline for the postoperative rehabilitation course of a patient who has undergone thumb UCL reconstruction/repair. Rehabilitation Guidelines stream Abstract and Figures Acute rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb - also known as 'skier's thumb' - is a common injury which may cause long-term complications if. @` I8 y!my6gvF-~g,8\'N&p[t|x0 u0vNzSKjZ*C(hZ}szu9`3_?=/ Z\m>~?)I|%X$;-5X&gV+Kms?XRC5%x_ui6q |KdeW7mQUY3s`NB) =gY|6:51c_t]]MixSTB 0 <>/Metadata 558 0 R/ViewerPreferences 559 0 R>> UCL REPAIR WITH INTERNAL BRACE . % Non-weight bearing to operative extremity. Ligament / Volar Plate CPT Codes. 3 0 obj Finger spring: Place a large rubber band around the outside of your thumb and fingers. 6=J). 0 A recently developed UCL repair procedure with an internal brace, utilizing collagen tape, is gaining popularity. %PDF-1.7 The anti edema management will continue for several weeks. 6,15,19,20,24,29 First described by Frank Jobe in 1986, the procedure has undergone significant evolution . 3 0 obj H00:GCp#r x At 10 to 12 weeks, return to . al., a radial-based thumb MCP orthosis designed to leave the thumb IP and CMC joints free limited thumb abduction which reduced the strain on the thumb UCL when loads were applied. x\ms6|:6B]3~H-ST]HJHcG@>`w,@~9}}&w]|!\=|'t{_?|qcy5ca|O8%Y,npm&7& sMA-#IG71ub~ZE\@>l3c2fW?$->+zz\{M;)kO1yTS^ ^uoS7I? <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endstream endobj startxref Key Timeframes: (Dr Meister/TMI Protocol) Plyometric Phase: 12-14 weeks. 2 WEEKS (1st Visit) Fit with custom hand based thumb spica splint (Please allow thumb IPJ motion) OT INSTRUCTIONS - Ok to work on wrist, CMP, IPJ motion, & scar massage <> 0 Rehabilitation following UCL repair with internal brace is accelerated by comparison to Tommy John Surgery. endstream endobj 503 0 obj <. %PDF-1.6 % Shoulder isometrics (no shoulder internal rotation) Biceps isometrics . Thumb UCL Repair- Early Mobilization This protocol is intended to provide the clinician with a . Thumb UCL Repair with InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation 17,933 views Sep 6, 2018 89 Dislike Share Save Arthrex 64.2K subscribers Show more Comments are turned off. Rehabilitation Following UCL Repair with Internal Brace. endobj The Orthopaedic and Fracture . 4 0 obj What causes GameKeeper's Thumb? : Keep post-operative dressing clean, dry, and in place Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart May use hand for very light activities of daily living, such as eating, writing, typing, getting dressed, and brushing teeth Day 7-14: <> 1-3 Candidates for repair are most commonly young er (pre-professional) and present 4 0 obj 79 0 obj <> endobj >W ` 8;d3^ -Aggressive thumb active motion -The use of the internal brace makes for a very stable construct -AROM and PROM of thumb CMC and IP -No pinching/grabbing/lifting . (1) See image 2. A UCL repair with internal brace is reserved for use in cases of partial or complete tears at the origin or insertion of the UCL with good ligament tissue and low-grade mid-substance partial UCL tears [10]. No driving. It was grossly incompetent and irreparable. The repeated microtrauma is a result of a lack of muscle protection and destroys cartilage, ligaments, and disc spaces, leading to vertebrae destruction, joint instability, subluxation, and dislocation. &Dam[L1-J" iiBUq[{0R 3xVoEouUja,Jd> k '! This internal brace surgery was developed by surgical company Arthrex. endstream endobj 80 0 obj <>/Metadata 3 0 R/Outlines 7 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 77 0 R/StructTreeRoot 32 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 81 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 82 0 obj <>stream 1 0 obj The UCL repair with Internal Brace was developed as a faster alternative to a full UCL reconstruction. This animation demonstrates repair of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb with the InternalBrace ligament augmentation procedure. endobj << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> K`d:V0!QGXCor&J;#Z?='lH3cy?_pOk0qWR_heBU] u)dh5Q :e16&\H11}8 1AE Qf>`?SLXSu {q?u,:g@l2;1FhCSTV9}WKH}[agS~?P3{47*c:lg3l#`vLx}{*_Q]}O)D5*wX[PB{A8k1GtM{@onC 0Ggtz=CiZM.sVLCbi`JC3T)q7]tZ4c^l&XkC~?G.9J7 ]sO0h5_K]@GB[q[Vg"$(MjTy 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<33B8DE36AB984B418169C7A4E24F203B><19F8EE0B324BFE44BA1CA95B759557F5>]/Index[79 50]/Info 78 0 R/Length 117/Prev 108309/Root 80 0 R/Size 129/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream This design severely limits functional use of the thumb. Subsequently, the adductor pollicis aponeurosis and extensor mechanism are identified, incised, and retracted. Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have significantly increased over the past few decades, especially in young throwing athletes. endstream endobj 50 0 obj <>/Metadata 3 0 R/Pages 47 0 R/StructTreeRoot 10 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 51 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 47 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 52 0 obj <>stream At 6 weeks after surgery, the supportive brace should be worn with activities, but you may do light tasks, such as typing without it. 1. % 110 0 obj <> endobj endobj <> The primary goal of this surgery is to enhance elbow joint stability while the ligament is healing and to allow earlier return to sport after UCL reconstruction. stream ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (UCL) REPAIR REHABILITATION PROTOCOL Brace: Hinged elbow brace open to achievable and comfortable ROM as determined by therapist ROM: 0-100 by week 4 Progress active elbow flexion as tolerated Full shoulder and wrist ROM Therapeutic Exercises: Wrist isometrics (pronation, supination) hbbd```b``"'Iwh"HVqD``\y "g= ] l+ =&KU20R4@ US hbbd```b``Z";d,d"? 1). 49 0 obj <> endobj hb```-B ce`a}`QJ se fpXF5#m-2q#M=T.Q,A%@ -& B@P xIq;8W2K0e7oS^s&3w&iO'i`4a` 128 0 obj <>stream 8q`Au8UnN6LW6eS4zdH 7gJRco6aDA+)vg+|Pn.Tz8W>dt+O)1L endobj TREATMENT: Treatment consists of either a period of splintage or if completely torn,a repair of the ligament with an operation. 0 *XM qD#qHU vr@^zo+Uwe#-`0XLij1 ]rav?4V&%n\(blvdf)TUL"Q+zaH$!EWq,0S4o~!dAf36J5/JqR^)jUx}2}`4vT.5l;c6gA>< MVSxwkHW *LLGrj iBy+9,[Ld~!VpQ[/zT-k.x #M'Ismi>uw a8G PeT{qo| R7RP2rAK(; 0 <>/Metadata 102 0 R/ViewerPreferences 103 0 R>> The success of that surgery resulted in it being called the Tommy John procedure. sHSlC:">)n2oAGV?vtE6f?r83bSXk8[~@t(zQXA>)V|@)} 1&%_qU}VuA (nKS"(;VB| >`UVtXb#xEpF,Z%ZX["'XP Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. General time frames are given for reference to the average, but individual patients will progress at different rates depending on their age, OSMOAJ.MS.ID.000151. endobj Thumb UCL may be repaired with Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation. ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION USING AUTOGENOUS GRAFT PROTOCOL 3 Progress shoulder isometrics to isotonics, emphasize rotator cuff strengthening (Avoid resisted external rotation until 6th week to minimize forces on repaired UCL) Week 6 Brace - hinged elbow brace set 0-130 degrees. 8g14IRxEm`YH#V b6 be1Gv=*K:.;>'!y^vf%lX")z^-vr3[\)U8RnOG8+5[Y#l'^aAWgI>i];%*8jpht4%< pKV[t/ 8]oQ5JF*+zWQ61Hu^DDJT.0H>? Instruct the patient to begin active range of motion exercises of the thumb without stressing the UCL/RCL repair. % <>/Metadata 554 0 R/ViewerPreferences 555 0 R>> 4 0 obj &H+JIKv)ATPJ};CH 4 0 obj Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Post-Operative Protocol Days 0- until first Post-Op Apt. Initiate Throwing: 14-16 weeks (3.22 Months for Comparison) Bullpens: 24 Weeks (5.52 Months) Live BPs: 30-33 Weeks . 2 0 obj Practice this exercise for about 5 minutes. Postoperative protocol. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> . 15 The results of this study suggest that the technique of augmented UCL repair with internal brace replicates failure strength of the . 2 0 obj At 6 to 12 weeks, begin adductor and interossei strengthening, avoiding valgus stress on thumb MCP. fPD. REHABILITATION PROTOCOL: ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION RADIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION THUMB MP JOINT WITH INTERNAL BRACE A. J. Mencias, M.D. 7-10 day post-op OT to fabricate a custom FA based thumb spica AROM of the wrist and IP of thumb %PDF-1.3 %PDF-1.5 %%EOF 1-6 weeks: If the ligament is partially torn then a splint or cast is usually worn for six weeks and after its removal a programme of exercises is . Return to Play in Athletes After Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture Tape Augmentation - Daniel B. Gibbs, Steven S. Shin, 2020 UCL Repair Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Protocol Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Protocol Phase I: Immediate Post-Surgical Phase (Days 1 - 21) Goals: Protect healing tissue, decrease pain and inflammation, increase scar mobility, prevent muscular atrophy Exercises: x]kF_!BBf%I(BTb%]3NrqO%)(V}nu+;jvcyiwuY[_4*j{]e>gUQU~"_e? 533 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6B9C59BBC5B61A4384B9FC807F8AE13A><1E4DC5E074430D4EA5AA205F41080698>]/Index[502 56]/Info 501 0 R/Length 138/Prev 267459/Root 503 0 R/Size 558/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream %PDF-1.3 If Postoperative Rehabilitation 7-10 days postop The bulky compressive dressing is removed. Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair Rehabilitation Protocol Kelly Holtkamp, M.D. DOI: 10.32474/OSMOAJ.2019.03.000151. <> A bP .a+ZY^tL3ab`y7*n&++c endobj The goal is to xZS8~AO[H[ULj!W0"Esvo 0h2ULlYRZ?.-ax0Iz_]0lnY>__-\x2`\DL^dRrzIE:d2bdcz{Izw^,&={y@{w=:'=aa=T()VCA6kGQlS9?LX|^+#{zX/.zLNT^Z^jg]X6g8If55/_BYjWpE\,#w+"6A x[k_!l&.]>d!EMeK-y2+^]=2>P?tq:LzN=VA5X\SWZiu*zzmjN5Ru= QRN>`:N}x^_o?y,A\C/WiNQu)Ftz#CBk_QoTk-)WUT^\QBOSRM]8zb'ai+Zd|oc5&hYGkC(KURumUHkf]*A+KU"1OZ&AUh )M4p0m|iMLku=uJ <>>> In a recent laboratory study conducted by the Arthrex Research Department using cadaver specimens, the thumb UCL with internal brace was four times stronger than the standard repair with suture alone. % Clinical Orthopeadic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach E-Book, 4th Edition. Open your fingers to stretch the rubber band. Steven Shin, MD, treats elite athletes in his clinic, but you don't have to play for a professional team to benefit from his groundbreaking technique for treating thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries.. For injuries that need more than a cast, internal brace augmentation gives better and much faster results than conventional surgery, according to Shin, executive vice chair of Cedars . k,/f&;}P7# Lg W*lwHOPC(LZc>XgI3j:][1/+YX-?p%"6_NaWFv%k]|{6e@Ij This technique involves the reattachment of the ligaments to the bone using FiberWire. !V!B;nkGL#_cz5asG) 0<>;Qm4P]3@41oJ5i~o;sJvQv9f r4A-C -Z]>T]Fo ( E`\Boy 'n"%QBiClMVmfzKRbq"j>Ws$ endstream endobj startxref 14 Days Postoperative Do NOT remove the surgical bandage. In a reconstruction the old, damaged ligament is removed, new portal holes are drilled and (in an autograft situation) a tendon from somewhere else in your body (palmaris longus, hamstring, etc) is docked as the new UCL. thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocol. x[[o~70/5+/@`dk4],`hHp}9C9\YBKP.e?}|S-~K3KbEpSXy~ldpL"$.XHf>_~}d?Te5Zs$Rpdt Jsx cx=[wOGvu UV]QEMtejL11eO2\5~B*q>vvcu9]dtUbqjNU{ %%EOF &H<0LElM0i""(P f4G0 H2a`70&E00v$`?W r Late effect of dislocation (nonspecific) (905.6) Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue (24343) Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft, including graft harvest (24344) Repair medial collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue (24345) Repair medial collateral . /&E-{BpR`buqyxw{y1E2vzy!`reY,$OcvCnbv_]pyu_//~0]8~t2Vj-/U To date, no literat. %PDF-1.7 As the internal brace technique continues to mature, its application has been gradually expanded to include repair of the anterior talofibular ligament and deltoid ligament in the ankle, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, medial and lateral collateral ligaments and medial patellar ligaments in the knee, and ulnar collateral ligaments in . m"cpQ|fP]3{&N5)M7!s( c A@%'I0*>% J$WNDoN`OM" ,aIENP57SNP zg FQVI@L+ F}t 8Bpt 3x` Q/}2cd}2"[& VL1zeGe:Jz). (} oA%Yv:JzFQA 0X"5o A%U- MLZ;?3%RO8?DnQN['y]{_5%x@iSt>K2! Thumb UCL Repair and Reconstruction With Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation Repair Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears of the thumb are common injuries. 3 0 obj Resource Type: Surgical Technique Animations. Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation. <> Elevate, ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation . << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream Epub 2019 Mar 12. your repair for 4 more weeks. |1WwD >(E>[ X\j&7< 6whY+}v39v/1/wJU-nGQ v JCJX*?=XrtbgS#Nl|wk\6Ac /{h6*!(K6abZ}6M3RUl+pm@k=do3aCyF*wrVN7DixiDaLb^x)G. 02M_+ ! 1 Major components of the TFCC are the articular disc (AD), meniscus homolog, radioulnar ligaments, and extensor carpi . This includes, but not limited to, self-retrograde massage, cold therapy, and extremity elevation. UCL Repair; Young overhead athletes who sustain an injury to their medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) complex, isolated to the proximal or distal end of the ligament and without chronic attritional damage, may benefit from a repair rather than a reconstruction procedure.1 Reference 1. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> hYmO8+NR)nEr'@]fuv4RUB;OfP&,!z3$Q"9#*m cLC. `eDp4)J00"2N$b\3HZhSCR The InternalBrace Thumb strengthening: Pick up small objects, such as paper clips, pencils, and coins, using your thumb and each of your other fingers, one at a time. %%EOF 4 0 obj Recently, Dugas et al. Its many uses has helped numerous athletes return back from their injuries quicker than ever. %PDF-1.7 The new procedure involves repairing the damaged ligament and reinforcing it with a collagen-coated fiber tape in contrast with the traditional UCL reconstruction that involves drilling tunnels in the bone and using a graft from a tendon in your arm or leg. The UCL may be strained or torn (partially or completely) producing a weakened grasping or pinching ability of the thumb. The brace may be removed for showering and gentle active motion exercises directed by the therapist. Exercises: Continue all exercises listed above Elbow ROM in brace (-30 to 100) Initiate isometric elbow extension Initiate wrist isometrics thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocolbest mossberg 500 heat shield Fine Art LLC thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocol . Duration: 01:52. Thumb UCL Repair (Internal Brace) 0-2 weeks: The postoperative dressing is removed. Phase I (weeks 0 to 3): Splint for one week, then transition to a hinged elbow brace with gentle motion from 30 to 110 progressing to 10 to 125 at week 3. PDF | Background: Combined injuries of ipsilateral wrist and elbow joints are rare in clinical practice, characterized by multiple joint dislocations. cfzn(WH`&8:YUx~Ru1?-K)N(-cY2N[wH.A^Nu1T lTr[wyKt1+oE.Bj^&Q 2)A*a0'AY(|\k2E M * m| ""/+Gq Rehab Protocol - Thumb UCL Repair (Internal Brace Only) Dr. Broering PRECAUTIONS Full time splint use except for ROM. !-twF)rm16:M.J r]Sc]Oi~ 3 0 obj Joint destruction compresses nerve roots, resulting in pain, paresthesia, sensory loss, dysautonomia, and spasticity. Phase I - Maximum Protection: 0 to 7 Days: Immobilization in posterior splint at 60-90 of elbow flexion . <> Hand and Wrist 213 Figure 1: The UCL repair with the internal brace inserted within the ligament. PubMed PMID: 30862273. % % Traditional custom-fitted thumb spica orthosis In a recent cadaver study by Gil et. POST-OPERATIVE WEEK 2. SYMPTOMS: The thumb may be swollen, bruised and painful. There was gross instability of the ulnar collateral . Hrut LF?L . Walters BL, Cain EL, Emblom BA, Frantz JT, Dugas JR. by | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation What's New in Orthopedics 207K subscribers Subscribe 24 Save 3.8K views 1 year ago .more .more Notice Age-restricted video. 4 0 obj %PDF-1.6 % the thumb. . 1 0 obj q The length of each phase varies depending on each patient and depends on tissue healing and progression. stream Acute UCL tears: Thumb spica splint/cast for up to 4 weeks, interphalangeal joint free. The UCL provides up to 50% of the frontal plane stabilization of the Abbreviations UCL, ulnar collateral ligament; US, elbow against a valgus load.5 During the clinical evaluation, the ultrasound patient's elbow is placed under a valgus load with the elbow in vary- ing amounts of exion. 3 0 obj 502 0 obj <> endobj % With the UCL repair, the surgeon will repair your native ligament and re-attach it to it's respective insertion site. hbbd```b``3@$S=d`6;dq7.`.df`\0LE-`6H rlg4okAdaHMH V8FW endobj When the tear results in pain and instability, surgical repair offers a predictably successful outcome. Skier's thumb is an acute partial or complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) due to a hyperabduction trauma of the thumb. The internalbrace is the underpinning of the repair procedure. 60 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0AF1E1B641B34B46855587C2A48FF27B><237A0C35EE1B4C46B05DEA8683FB9A51>]/Index[49 44]/Info 48 0 R/Length 76/Prev 328473/Root 50 0 R/Size 93/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream %PDF-1.6 % The rehabilitation protocol after a Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace surgery typically involves several phases. &AaBCZKqi =ip;!%RqhH%1[6[8]fwFxw l4)W%5 <> stream Dr. Allen Thumb UCL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol Phase I: Immediate Post-Op (Weeks 0-2) . hWmo6+KI A ;WcIZ2LVaj%%u70y{l800`$p(AI6GBNP8S,CCrJcr\) FWfvgYpmphZsrDo\!WG-W.4BAj]Z^4~v:34a'9cl'LlL/Ka:XsWpv>{|MGK>\#(hO Revision Date: 10/29/2021. 132 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<74EC21535A719E4081B6460A7EF86336>]/Index[110 39]/Info 109 0 R/Length 107/Prev 88703/Root 111 0 R/Size 149/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream These tears often occur as a result of a radially directed force on an extended thumb. 1 0 obj Restrictions: No heavy lifting greater than 0 lbs. 9f(I#]F)jQ#qbgMkZVcqhLL9{3qjU2s7)#t&"lCn'_|m+L(J:vGagJ}nab<4WGSlc.t)rT)B4"& iaS?DVn##oI&70x~o >I9XbiV`J"mE,R6,qQz"n@d,dSqd{]kE=Jxf0@.,M8^sqAGa[)^-6^`sAI@Q|p4&.grv-P_8 | | Find, read and cite all the research you . %PDF-1.7 hb``g``Zs01G83023>"`*`+MKx.00e)zz oIB`F2Af*LoApKX@D l^" The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is an important stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). hV]OF+B^ 3BRKpw.4/Y. At 4 to 6 weeks, removable thumb spica splint, and protected range-of-motion exercises. 2 0 obj 1 i^D=)ngloqvb_3.&3e/.[A GF;'YDL65_lZ4l$!`,yv I(=wY */xZFXDI6%t0^&2L7@~DSN1& stream h!DWl{$A4L61)H}hJftyrI%kSQLc]5sbGP U_8v}9|(O(( qsMfGiICYL|*'VL+b% Background:Thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears are common in competitive athletes. EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #1) EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted per 22 NYCRR - EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted February 09, 2023. Educate the patient on anti edema management. <>/Metadata 83 0 R/ViewerPreferences 84 0 R>> Reference Number: AN1-00264-en-US | Version: C. Related Pages. 1 0 obj On July 25, 1974, Dr Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John ( Fig. During this time, active ROM is started as well as light isotonic . Brace Week 1: posterior split at 90 degrees elbow flexion Week 2: 25-100 degrees Week 3: 15-115 degrees Interventions Soft tissue mobilization, retrograde massage for swelling Elbow PROM (as tolerated) Ice and compression Exercises Wrist AROM (all directions) immediately post-op Gripper Opposition thumb to pinky endobj *`]hgTTS:MV{gXS&K|-3m hbbd```b`` "gA$d^ 2 0 obj <> Citation: Kevin E Wilk, Christopher A A, Rebekah J A. A longitudinal incision was made over the thumb over the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint, the skin flaps elevated, the extensor shroud released, tendon pulled back, the adductor attachment released and the ulnar collateral ligament identified. ,.l(\r @48 dJ^ %$HU 44HK[Y.D;2d8A1 d9\Imog|G|L8p,b}- BT"/q[[%p4)dl0( TOO#]x~0zKGeyk7-Zb!Z]#_@As r1'B04Lq0tS>Yf0lUQ0z.?9M7eCe[4^orMi|yF`8j_z\p=-g:I}^\RVDw*w reported 92% success some returning overhead athletes to the same a high level of competition is an average of 6.7 months with UCL repair and internal brace . Elsevier. Above protocol adapted from Dugas and Wilk: Wilk KE, Arrigo CA, Bagwell MS, Rothermich MA, Dugas JR. Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery. They also showed that internal brace repair performs similarly to the docking reconstruction technique .
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