Understanding the medial ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: Review of native ligament anatomy and function

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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2018; 9(6): 78-84
Published online Jun 18, 2018. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i6.78

Understanding the medial ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow: Review of native ligament anatomy and function

Joshua R Labott, William R Aibinder, Joshua S Dines, Christopher L Camp

Joshua R Labott, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States

William R Aibinder, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States

Joshua S Dines, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, Unites States

Christopher L Camp, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States

Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to this paper with conception and design of the study, literature review and analysis, drafting and critical revision and editing, and final approval of the final version.

Conflict-of-interest statement: No potential conflicts of interest. No financial support.

Correspondence to: Christopher L Camp, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St., Rochester, MN 55905, United States. camp.christopher@mayo.edu

Telephone: +1-507-2842511 Fax: +1-507-5387802

Received: March 24, 2018
Peer-review started: March 25, 2018
First decision: April 24, 2018
Revised: April 28, 2018
Accepted: May 9, 2018
Article in press: May 10, 2018
Published online: June 18, 2018
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Core tip: The anterior bundle of the medial ulnar collateral ligament complex plays a crucial role in elbow stability, specifically as a valgus and rotational constraint. Based on recent studies and our own cadaveric dissections, the ulnar footprint has a broader insertion that is more tapered and elongated than previous considered. A comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and biomechanical properties of the medial ulnar collateral ligament is imperative to optimize reconstructive efforts, and to enhance clinical and radiographic outcomes.