UCL reconstruction, also known as Tommy John Surgery, repairs a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The procedure aims to stabilize the elbow, reduce pain, and restore range of motion. Typically necessary for athletes in throwing sports, it involves replacing the torn ligament with a tendon from the patient’s body or a donor.
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