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  2. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    The incidence rate of elbow dislocations is 5 to 6 per 100,000 persons per year. [24] [41] [43] Posterior dislocations are the most common type of elbow dislocations, comprising 90% of all elbow dislocations. [44] Wrist. Overall, injuries to the small bones and ligaments in the wrist are uncommon. [6] Lunate dislocations are the most common. [6 ...

  3. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow - Wikipedia

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    The acute rupture occurs in collisions when the elbow is in flexion such as that in a wrestling match or a tackle in football. The ulnar collateral ligament distributes over fifty percent of the medial support of the elbow. [16] [17] This can result in an UCL injury or a dislocated elbow causing severe damage to the elbow and the radioulnar joints.

  4. Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, colloquially known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical graft procedure where the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with either a tendon from elsewhere in the patient's body, or with one from a deceased donor.

  5. Elbow - Wikipedia

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    There is calcification of annular ligament, which can be seen as early as 2 weeks after injury. [29] Elbow dislocations constitute 10% to 25% of all injuries to the elbow. The elbow is one of the most commonly dislocated joints in the body, with an average annual incidence of acute dislocation of 6 per 100,000 persons. [30]

  6. Medial epicondyle fracture of the humerus - Wikipedia

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    Half of surgeons routinely recommend surgery, and half routinely recommend against surgery. The debate is whether to realign the displaced bones back into their natural position with surgery, and hold the fragments of bone with wires or screws, or whether to allow the fragments to heal in their current position by resting the elbow in a cast.

  7. Brock Purdy's elbow was 'on fire' after hit but he says his ...

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    Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night, the latest blow in an injury-plagued season for the San Francisco 49ers. The injury ...

  8. Monteggia fracture - Wikipedia

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    Osteosynthesis (open reduction and internal fixation) of the ulnar shaft is considered the standard of care in adults. It promotes stability of the radial head dislocation and allows very early mobilisation to prevent stiffness. [5] The elbow joint is particularly susceptible to loss of motion. [citation needed]

  9. College Football Playoff: Georgia QB Carson Beck undergoes ...

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    Carson Beck’s season is officially over. Georgia’s starting quarterback underwent successful surgery to repair his UCL in his right elbow on Monday, the school announced.