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From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Elbow Valgus Instability in Throwing Athletes

by Christopher S. Ahmad, MD; Neal S. ElAttrache, MD

Valgus instability of the elbow is characterized by attenuation, or frank rupture, of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) from repetitive and excessive valgus loads.

Keywords: medial collateral ligament injury, MCL injury, medial elbow joint laxity, ulnar collateral ligament injury, UCL injury, little leaguer's elbow, LLE syndrome, elbow injury, elbow pain, valgus elbow instability, medial elbow instability, overuse elbow injury, pitcher's elbow, incidence, mechanism of injury, etiology, classification, diagnosis, patient history, physical examination, milking maneuver, imaging, radiography, arthrography, CT, diagnostic arthroscopy, differential diagnosis, management, nonsurgical treatment, surgical treatment, surgical techniques, Jobe technique, docking technique, anatomic interference screw fixation, indications, contraindications, outcomes, rehabilitation, complications

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