2023 Annual Meeting Wrist & Elbow Access Pass-Surgical Spotlight

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Luke Ode from Rothman, Florida, presents on UCL reconstruction, emphasizing its status as the gold standard, especially for older athletes or complex injuries. He discusses the docking technique combined with ulnar nerve transposition, highlighting surgical steps including graft selection (palmaris or gracilis), precise incision placement, and nerve protection using the intermuscular septum. Ode clarifies anatomical terminology, surgical exposure, and graft fixation processes. Postoperative care involves placing patients in hinged elbow braces to control motion while protecting the repair. He also notes evolving hybrid techniques using suture tape, though more data is needed. The approach aims for stable ligament reconstruction with minimized nerve complications.

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Luke S. Oh, M.D.

Keywords

UCL reconstruction

docking technique

ulnar nerve transposition

graft selection

postoperative elbow brace