Clinical Outcomes After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction With Palmaris Longus Versus Gracilis Autograft in Baseball Players: A Cohort Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 03, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction (UCLR) is a common procedure for overhead athletes, particularly baseball players sustaining partial or full UCL tears. Palmaris longus (PL) and gracilis (GR) autografts are the most frequently ...
Background:Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction (UCLR) is a common procedure for overhead athletes, particularly baseball players sustaining partial or full UCL tears. Palmaris longus (PL) and gracilis (GR) autografts are the most frequently ...