ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2025
Influence of Throwing Kinematics on Ulnar Collateral Ligament Thickness in Collegiate Baseball Players.
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- Elbow Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction Versus Augmented Reconstruction: Where Do We Stand?HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2026Review
- Structural abnormalities of the elbow joint in high school baseball players exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic during their elementary and junior high school years: a sonographic analysis of 354 players at high school entry.JSES international · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The extent to which differences in throwing kinematics between pitchers and nonpitchers influence ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) thickness has yet to be explored. Purpose: To examine bilateral UCL thickness in collegiate baseball players and potential contributions of throwing mechanics to the throwing arm's UCL over the course of a preseason. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 22 Division I collegiate baseball players (pitchers: n = 11; nonpitchers: n = 11) from one university participated in this investigation. Ultrasound was used to measure UCL thickness in both the throwing and nonthrowing arms. Players wore a throwing sensor during all throwing activities that recorded elbow varus torque, arm speed, shoulder rotation, and arm slot. A 2-way analysis of variance (position [pitcher vs nonpitcher] × arm [throwing vs nonthrowing]) was conducted to investigate UCL thickness. Independent-samples Results: UCL thickness was significantly greater in the throwing arm versus nonthrowing arm (0.618 ± 0.038 vs 0.581 ± 0.047 mm, respectively; Conclusion: The findings emphasize the unique biomechanical demands on pitchers, highlighting the necessity for targeted injury monitoring strategies in baseball, particularly focusing on high-effort pitches.
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