PURPOSE: To determine practice patterns of Major League Baseball (MLB) team orthopaedic surgeons in addressing the controversial topics of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears, type II SLAP tears, and partial-thickness rotator cuff tear. METHODS: Seventy-four MLB team orthopaedic surgeons...read more
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
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
Biomechanical studies have shown that repair or plication of rotator interval (RI) ligamentous and capsular structures decreases glenohumeral joint laxity in various directions. Clinical outcomes studies have reported successful outcomes after repair or plication of these structures in patients...read more
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
The incidence of arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair continues to increase with overall satis- factory results, but retear of the rotator cuff tendon has been reported with appreciable frequency. Technical strides have been made with varying fixation devices and...read more
