Treatment Duration
30 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
₹ 65,000
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Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery is a procedure used to treat an injury of the elbow that tends to occur among athletes indulged in throwing activities like javelin throw and baseball pitchers. Usually, this is used to cure and support the elbow joint by attaching the ulnar and humerus (bone between the elbow and shoulder) bones on the inside of the elbow. It is the major stabiliser procedure of the elbow. It is also known as Tommy John surgery and is named after an athlete, Tommy john.
The main purpose of performing Tommy John surgery/ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery is:-
If the treatment for the ulnar collateral ligament reconstitution is delayed, it may lead to complications of the following types.
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The surgery is done in 3 stages. They are harvesting the graft, Cleaning out the joint, and Securing the graft inside the elbow.
Immediately call a doctor when you have started feeling any of the following manifestations:-
Last Updated on: 14 July 2022
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