Are Suture Spanning Repair Techniques Replacing Traditional Tommy John Surgery? Prevalence and Complication Rates Following Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair or Reconstruction
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 07, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction has historically been considered the gold standard treatment for severe UCL tears. With the advent of suture-spanning repair techniques, some studies suggest that UCL repair is being performed with ...
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction has historically been considered the gold standard treatment for severe UCL tears. With the advent of suture-spanning repair techniques, some studies suggest that UCL repair is being performed with ...