Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study was to review the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury mechanism, treatment, rehabilitation, biomechanical characteristics and return-to-play after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (UCLR) among baseball players. Methods We searched 4 electronic database (PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, SportDiscus, RISS) and conducted for articles that included the key words, Results UCL injuries mechanism were improper connection movement between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint, overuse of the elbow joint with a strong load, decreased range of motion of the shoulder joint, and weakness of the rotator cuff. UCL surgery is better for reconstruction than suture. The rehabilitation protocol fixes the elbow joint for tissue healing from the first week, and partial training of the wrist and shoulder joints other than the elbow joint can be helpful. After UCLR, baseball players returned to play 9 to 15 months. Conclusions It is important for trainers working in the sports field to understand the contents of postoperative management and rehabilitation training related to UCL injuries, and more importantly, to know the cause of the injury and prevent injuries.
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