Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Among Baseball Players: National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program, 2009-2010 Through 2013-2014

Abstract

UCL injury is a potentially season-ending, even career-ending, injury among NCAA baseball players. Additionally, while more injuries occurred later in games, the current study revealed no significant difference in injury rates with respect to time in game. Last, the authors found a higher reported rate of extensive time away from sport after UCL injury than previously published studies on this patient population.

Valgus stability is enhanced by flexor digitorum superficialis muscle contraction of the index and middle fingers

“…The prevalence of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury and resultant operations in young baseball pitchers and professionals is increasing disturbingly [1,2]. In order to avoid reconstruction surgery and its associated year-long recovery, improvement of preventive care programs is necessary [2].…”

Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Among Baseball Players: Letter to the Editor

“…We read with interest a recent publication in the American Journal of Sports Medicine , “Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Among Baseball Players: National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance Program, 2009-2010 Through 2013-2014.” 1 This study examines an important topic in sports medicine; however, we have some concerns about the analyses of these data and, therefore, the conclusions drawn from this study. These concerns focus around 2 key issues: number of injuries and non–time loss injuries.…”

Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Among Baseball Players: Response

“…Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this commentary on our article entitled “Epidemiology of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Among Baseball Players.” 1 We appreciate the time that was taken to both read and critically assess our work. We would like to specifically address the responses regarding the number of injuries reported and the non–time loss injuries reported.…”