June 18, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261449637

Return to Play and Performance After Revision Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers

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The authors aimed to evaluate the return to performance of Major League Baseball pitchers following revision ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (rUCLR). They found that only 63% of pitchers returned to play after surgery, with a significant decline in performance metrics compared to both their pre-revision levels and those of pitchers who underwent primary UCL surgery. Overall, the study highlights the challenges faced by pitchers in regaining full performance post-rUCLR.

Michael A Mastroianni, Brian F Timoney, Morgan R Dillon, Kyle K Obana, Aaron Z Chen, Maximiliano Gonzalez, Andrew J Luzzi, Frank J Alexander, Christopher S Ahmad

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