Incidence of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery and Revision in Baseball Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are a major concern in baseball because of repetitive valgus stress from overhead throwing, often leading to surgical intervention. In recent years, UCL reconstruction has become increasingly frequent. Although this procedure has a high success rate, revision surgery is often required. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the incidence of UCL surgery and revision procedures in baseball players, explored potential risk factors, and identified areas for future research. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Embase, and SportDiscus databases was conducted for studies published between 2014 and 2024. Studies reporting the incidence of primary and revision UCL reconstructions in baseball players were included. The quality

SUBMITTER: Saez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473883 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature