2023 Annual Meeting Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Posteromedial Osteophyte Removal and Risk of Future UCLR

Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Posteromedial Osteophyte Removal and Risk of Future UCLR

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Usman Zarif presented a study on outcomes after arthroscopic post-remedial osteophyte removal in athletes, primarily baseball pitchers, showing an 18% risk of later UCL reconstruction, with better post-op range of motion linked to improved function. The study suggests high thresholds for concurrent UCL repair during osteophyte resection. Ryan Paul discussed acute versus chronic surgery for high-grade AC joint injuries, finding no significant functional or radiographic outcome differences based on surgery timing. Multivariate analysis indicated patient/surgical factors, not timing, impact results, with females showing lower shoulder scores. Both studies highlight nuanced considerations in sports-related elbow and shoulder surgeries.

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Usman Zareef, B.A.

Keywords

arthroscopic osteophyte removal

UCL reconstruction risk

post-op range of motion

AC joint injury surgery timing

sports-related elbow and shoulder surgery