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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (UCL reconstruction), commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical procedure primarily performed on athletes, especially baseball pitchers, to address a damaged or torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in the elbow. The UCL is a crucial stabilizing ligament located on the inner side of the elbow joint, responsible for providing stability during throwing motions. During the procedure, the surgeon typically takes a graft from elsewhere in the body (often a tendon from the forearm or hamstring) and uses it to reconstruct the damaged UCL. This graft is meticulously positioned and secured in place to replicate the function of the original ligament, restoring stability to the elbow joint. Post-surgery, patients undergo a rigorous rehabilitation program, involving physical therapy and exercises to gradually regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the elbow. Recovery can take several months to a year, varying based on individual healing rates and adherence to rehabilitation protocols. UCL reconstruction has revolutionized the treatment of severe elbow injuries in athletes, enabling many to return to their sport at pre-injury performance levels. However, the success of the surgery depends on various factors such as surgical technique, rehabilitation, and individual patient characteristics.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States
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