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Fastball Pitch Velocity Helps Predict Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers

The overhand baseball pitch is among the fastest and highest-stress athletic motions. Consequently, pitching-related shoulder and elbow pain occur in up to 30% to 74% of baseball pitchers. Injuries are also common, occurring in 23% to 31% of youth...read more


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Editorial Commentary: Long Head Biceps Pathology: How Do We Find It?

Identification of symptomatic long head biceps pathology continues to be a clinical challenge. Magnetic resonance imaging may fail to identify symptomatic lesions when present. Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion, and avoid over-reliance on diagnostic imaging in...read more


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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow: A Systematic Review of the Literature

BACKGROUND: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) is a common procedure in both professional and high-level athletes. PURPOSE: To determine the effect of technique and level of play with UCLR on return to sport (RTS). HYPOTHESIS: When comparing different surgical...read more


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Proximal Biceps in Overhead Athletes

The proximal long head of the biceps tendon and its attachment at the superior glenoid tubercle and labrum are subject to a spectrum of disorders in overhead athletes. Biceps disorders are commonly characterized by intermittent anterior or deep-seated shoulder...read more


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Disorders of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon

The functional importance of the long head of the biceps tendon is a source of debate. Despite the controversy concerning its functional role, the long head of the biceps tendon is a recognized pain generator in the shoulder. Because...read more


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Does Operative Treatment of First-Time Patellar Dislocations Lead to Increased Patellofemoral Stability? A Systematic Review of Overlapping Meta-analyses

Patellar dislocations account for roughly 2% to 3% of all knee injuries and are cited as the second most common cause of traumatic hemarthrosis of the knee. The injuries often result from a traumatic injury but can sometimes be...read more


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