Primary repair of proximal and distal injuries of the medial ulnar collateral ligament is a viable alternative in the non-professional athlete. Graft reconstructions may not be necessary to obtain favorable outcomes and rapid return to sports in non-professional athletes who require surgical intervention for medial elbow instability.
This study demonstrated excellent overall results in 16 and good results in 3 female patients after medial elbow repair or reconstruction. Women appear to be able to consistently return to a high level of function after repair or reconstruction for medial elbow instability.
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