Can PRP Injection (Platelet Rich Plasma) Heal A UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) Tear At The Elbow?

Welcome to my TH-cam channel! In this video, I will be sharing evidence-based insights on how I counsel my athletes when it comes to addressing ulnar collateral ligament tears at the elbow, specifically focusing on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
Ulnar collateral ligament tears are prevalent among athletes participating in baseball, javelin throw, or any throwing sport. These tears are classified into three grades - 1 to 3. Grade 3 represents a complete tear, while grade 2 indicates a partial tear.
The main question we will tackle in this video is whether PRP therapy can potentially eliminate the need for surgery in cases of grade 3 ulnar collateral ligament tears. Furthermore, we'll explore whether PRP therapy can facilitate a quicker return to sport.
By providing an evidence-based answer to these questions, I aim to equip athletes, coaches, and sports medicine professionals with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding the treatment of ulnar collateral ligament tears.
Join me in this video as we dive into the effectiveness of PRP therapy and its potential benefits for athletes facing these types of injuries. Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe to my channel, and turn on the notification bell to stay updated with the latest videos.
About me:
Dr. Srikanth Nithyanandam, a Primary Care Sports Medicine doctor practicing in the United States. I serve various roles as a clinician, such as a hospitalist, outpatient clinician, team physician, and medical director for Exercise Physiology Lab.
My mission of creating of this channel is to help people understand the importance of being active and help people who are physically inactive to undertake physical activity and for people who already enjoy physical activity, to help them remain stay active by addressing barriers for exercise.
I completed my medical school from PSGIMSR, Coimbatore, India. I did a Masters in exercise Physiology at the University of Kentucky. I then went to complete residency in Family Medicine, Fellowship in Academic Medicine and finally a Fellowship in Sports Medicine. I am currently pursuing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through University of Arizona.
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My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Understanding Elbow Ulnar collateral Ligament
01:05 How I diagnose Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear?
01:55 How Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears are treated?
02:52 Can PRP Help Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear?
03:06 Understanding PRP and its complexities
05:13 Evidence Based Discussion about the role of PRP in UCL tear
10:11 Conclusion

[@jabo2619]

Great info! Thank you! Is it normal to experience tenderness and pain level of 1-4/10 while performing the rehab exercises during the strength building of the conservative nonoperative rehab process? Thanks again. Most informative video I have seen on UCL injury options.

[@srikanthnithyanandammd]

yes, pain scale 1-4/10 is perfectly fine. Thank you for the feedback.