Elbow Arthroscopy and the Risk of Future Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery in Professional Baseball Pitchers
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on March 07, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 5, Page 1144-1148, April 2026.
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have become common in professional baseball players. It is unclear if elbow arthroscopy to treat posteromedial impingement in these athletes is a precursor to UCL surgery.Purpose/Hypothesis:The purpose ...
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have become common in professional baseball players. It is unclear if elbow arthroscopy to treat posteromedial impingement in these athletes is a precursor to UCL surgery.Purpose/Hypothesis:The purpose ...