!V!B;nkGL#_cz5asG) 0<>;Qm4P]3@41oJ5i~o;sJvQv9f r4A-C -Z]>T]Fo endstream endobj startxref 1 0 obj ["BIA+ryv_cNaICaNJ!E.|dXTp3g@9< HTxS stream endobj Dressing changed at 7-10 days after surgery Week 2 hb``g``Zs01G83023>"`*`+MKx.00e)zz oIB`F2Af*LoApKX@D l^" Key Timeframes: (Dr Meister/TMI Protocol) Plyometric Phase: 12-14 weeks. Educate the patient on anti edema management. The brace may be removed for showering and gentle active motion exercises directed by the therapist. % %PDF-1.6 % Ulnar Collateral. Traditional custom-fitted thumb spica orthosis In a recent cadaver study by Gil et. sHSlC:">)n2oAGV?vtE6f?r83bSXk8[~@t(zQXA>)V|@)} 1&%_qU}VuA (nKS"(;VB| >`UVtXb#xEpF,Z%ZX["'XP There was gross instability of the ulnar collateral . % This animation demonstrates repair of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb with the InternalBrace ligament augmentation procedure. . The UCL provides up to 50% of the frontal plane stabilization of the Abbreviations UCL, ulnar collateral ligament; US, elbow against a valgus load.5 During the clinical evaluation, the ultrasound patient's elbow is placed under a valgus load with the elbow in vary- ing amounts of exion. !bq\n#z0y/16C0DLP"2wn|e&35`MX2 @@^ !+~(l)2B3% !!PsEUr,!NAqYkT0(*${YNB_sYGDa|)jN!vE ` Gc^N.&/v;5$*'BDh8P}!k!2YK-|)T\{|eF_xXC'o]8 yLt)n h!DWl{$A4L61)H}hJftyrI%kSQLc]5sbGP U_8v}9|(O(( qsMfGiICYL|*'VL+b% It was grossly incompetent and irreparable. %PDF-1.3 Thumb UCL may be repaired with Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation. FWfvgYpmphZsrDo\!WG-W.4BAj]Z^4~v:34a'9cl'LlL/Ka:XsWpv>{|MGK>\#(hO Subsequently, the adductor pollicis aponeurosis and extensor mechanism are identified, incised, and retracted. Rehabilitation following UCL repair with internal brace is accelerated by comparison to Tommy John Surgery. 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<33B8DE36AB984B418169C7A4E24F203B><19F8EE0B324BFE44BA1CA95B759557F5>]/Index[79 50]/Info 78 0 R/Length 117/Prev 108309/Root 80 0 R/Size 129/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream |C&K 0g-Pf4/.B{s. UCL REPAIR WITH INTERNAL BRACE . To date, no literat. 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POST-OPERATIVE WEEK 2. <> The newer repair procedure utilizes internalbrace, which comprises high-strength fibertape suture, to reenforce and protect the ligament while it is healing, and provide additional protection during throwing activities. 1 0 obj UCL Repair; Young overhead athletes who sustain an injury to their medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) complex, isolated to the proximal or distal end of the ligament and without chronic attritional damage, may benefit from a repair rather than a reconstruction procedure.1 Reference 1. x[[o:~xpPh.IvEMmi3C]lQ,z X3*{c{XKbMa;{;o>H&PIffS+e@.+>|7mw;L"cH"dMn8)Sy,2*npGWwE&k=|"tbE}%2*R0(jK(s#.$"X$VcY#>J>2pCMW[XHOq{ = wD0NC?IF5tV$ZtR& K"=,`y];]NxIo>r?R'n)locmMuf$[g6\1eu8^s=POm6|GHkOzDuDiIpqT+"'"%;ED/,H$g=Ie9fRH*/ 6Tc`;GJEwvQ*X}:LGKX`n)Bq)su9:qF~b. 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Clinical Orthopeadic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach E-Book, 4th Edition. /&E-{BpR`buqyxw{y1E2vzy!`reY,$OcvCnbv_]pyu_//~0]8~t2Vj-/U 6f*&aibfSwv{tNcj7Dcg_7ml0`afdMq{Ccbm*"CAp lI"5JK>nt=tuGi0E1O{c2{n BOIu}B)wQ78LyWe-|k#$B/y*jY8 t7X,RpATy+{,q(3#/Plb 'xA+^v(o[l!O U=2EE#/gtcXjQO17D[=tvq;2T(=X"#n:fZ=%S-` %%EOF <> Volume 3 ssue 1 Coprig Kevin ilk et al. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) does not play a large role in elbow stability for most activities of daily living, but it does undergo tremendous stresses with overhead throwing and is susceptible to injury in overhead athletes. xZS8~AO[H[ULj!W0"Esvo 0h2ULlYRZ?.-ax0Iz_]0lnY>__-\x2`\DL^dRrzIE:d2bdcz{Izw^,&={y@{w=:'=aa=T()VCA6kGQlS9?LX|^+#{zX/.zLNT^Z^jg]X6g8If55/_BYjWpE\,#w+"6A 3 0 obj 49 0 obj <> endobj %PDF-1.7 Walters BL, Cain EL, Emblom BA, Frantz JT, Dugas JR. At 6 weeks after surgery, the supportive brace should be worn with activities, but you may do light tasks, such as typing without it. stream the thumb. 3 0 obj At 6 to 12 weeks, begin adductor and interossei strengthening, avoiding valgus stress on thumb MCP. 2 0 obj No driving. On July 25, 1974, Dr Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John ( Fig. They also showed that internal brace repair performs similarly to the docking reconstruction technique . Initiate Throwing: 14-16 weeks (3.22 Months for Comparison) Bullpens: 24 Weeks (5.52 Months) Live BPs: 30-33 Weeks . Acute UCL tears: Thumb spica splint/cast for up to 4 weeks, interphalangeal joint free. -Aggressive thumb active motion -The use of the internal brace makes for a very stable construct -AROM and PROM of thumb CMC and IP -No pinching/grabbing/lifting . Instruct the patient to begin active range of motion exercises of the thumb without stressing the UCL/RCL repair. % ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT REPAIR with INTERNAL BRACE Postop protocol for Daniel Myer, M.D. hb```) $- `>bPO,VLW0ba6d.fb>4mfBs2hef`t| With the UCL repair, the surgeon will repair your native ligament and re-attach it to it's respective insertion site. During this time, active ROM is started as well as light isotonic . Rehabilitation Following UCL Repair with Internal Brace. *XM qD#qHU vr@^zo+Uwe#-`0XLij1 Shoulder isometrics (no shoulder internal rotation) Biceps isometrics . <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 2 0 obj Diagnosis relies upon thumb MCP radial-ulnar stress exam and MRI studies. Elsevier. %%EOF 8q`Au8UnN6LW6eS4zdH 7gJRco6aDA+)vg+|Pn.Tz8W>dt+O)1L It's pretty neat to see how it has taken on a whole world of uses, including in the knee and ankle. 15 The results of this study suggest that the technique of augmented UCL repair with internal brace replicates failure strength of the . Postoperative protocol. x[[o~70/5+/@`dk4],`hHp}9C9\YBKP.e?}|S-~K3KbEpSXy~ldpL"$.XHf>_~}d?Te5Zs$Rpdt Z\m>~?)I|%X$;-5X&gV+Kms?XRC5%x_ui6q |KdeW7mQUY3s`NB) =gY|6:51c_t]]MixSTB We describe the surgical technique of suture tape augmentation for thumb UCL repair. Brotzman, S. & Novotny, S. (2018). hbbd```b``3@$S=d`6;dq7.`.df`\0LE-`6H rlg4okAdaHMH Revision Date: 10/29/2021. ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION USING AUTOGENOUS GRAFT PROTOCOL 3 Progress shoulder isometrics to isotonics, emphasize rotator cuff strengthening (Avoid resisted external rotation until 6th week to minimize forces on repaired UCL) Week 6 Brace - hinged elbow brace set 0-130 degrees. EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #1) EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted per 22 NYCRR - EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted February 09, 2023. hYmO8+NR)nEr'@]fuv4RUB;OfP&,!z3$Q"9#*m cLC. `eDp4)J00"2N$b\3HZhSCR ~Y$'h9N`haq8"% {s D)gZ2J =ky~ pP],DQgUh6*DM6`vlK ,R /"0q^p3S;LrV?-VS(6E?VAQJ@p EQQKiqLf[~vA]"`qW `!a`05I**ThsrAD8WH6SXb^h:R.?Q(oeR~R^N A longitudinal incision was made over the thumb over the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint, the skin flaps elevated, the extensor shroud released, tendon pulled back, the adductor attachment released and the ulnar collateral ligament identified. <> <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> <>/Metadata 102 0 R/ViewerPreferences 103 0 R>> endobj 0 Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury is one of the most common causes of ulnar wrist pain and can impair daily activities, such as door opening and handshaking. k,/f&;}P7# Lg W*lwHOPC(LZc>XgI3j:][1/+YX-?p%"6_NaWFv%k]|{6e@Ij endobj endstream endobj startxref 3BRKpw.4/Y. In a recent laboratory study conducted by the Arthrex Research Department using cadaver specimens, the thumb UCL with internal brace was four times stronger than the standard repair with suture alone. ,.l(\r @48 dJ^ %$HU 44HK[Y.D;2d8A1 d9\Imog|G|L8p,b}- BT"/q[[%p4)dl0( TOO#]x~0zKGeyk7-Zb!Z]#_@As r1'B04Lq0tS>Yf0lUQ0z.?9M7eCe[4^orMi|yF`8j_z\p=-g:I}^\RVDw*w Injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (gamekeeper's thumb). x[[oF~70/ 8m6EMc/El%{JaeQlQCwnz5fy3iboob9jV endobj Steven Shin, MD, treats elite athletes in his clinic, but you don't have to play for a professional team to benefit from his groundbreaking technique for treating thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries.. For injuries that need more than a cast, internal brace augmentation gives better and much faster results than conventional surgery, according to Shin, executive vice chair of Cedars . c5(Ly%CDer,ZbE+ImgILF cy9 4 0 obj <>>> 1 0 obj At 10 to 12 weeks, return to . endstream endobj startxref endobj stream endobj 6=J). The anti edema management will continue for several weeks. ]rav?4V&%n\(blvdf)TUL"Q+zaH$!EWq,0S4o~!dAf36J5/JqR^)jUx}2}`4vT.5l;c6gA>< MVSxwkHW *LLGrj iBy+9,[Ld~!VpQ[/zT-k.x #M'Ismi>uw a8G PeT{qo| R7RP2rAK(; 0 Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Post-Operative Protocol Days 0- until first Post-Op Apt. &H+JIKv)ATPJ};CH y!my6gvF-~g,8\'N&p[t|x0 u0vNzSKjZ*C(hZ}szu9`3_?=/ stream 60 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<0AF1E1B641B34B46855587C2A48FF27B><237A0C35EE1B4C46B05DEA8683FB9A51>]/Index[49 44]/Info 48 0 R/Length 76/Prev 328473/Root 50 0 R/Size 93/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream endobj Restrictions: No heavy lifting greater than 0 lbs. endstream endobj 80 0 obj <>/Metadata 3 0 R/Outlines 7 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 77 0 R/StructTreeRoot 32 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 81 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 82 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.6 % <>/Metadata 83 0 R/ViewerPreferences 84 0 R>> They demonstrated a significantly greater resistance to gapping with valgus stress with the UCL repair with internal brace (mean SD, 0.35 0.16 mm) compared to UCL reconstruction (0.53 0.23 mm). In a reconstruction the old, damaged ligament is removed, new portal holes are drilled and (in an autograft situation) a tendon from somewhere else in your body (palmaris longus, hamstring, etc) is docked as the new UCL. Brace Week 1: posterior split at 90 degrees elbow flexion Week 2: 25-100 degrees Week 3: 15-115 degrees Interventions Soft tissue mobilization, retrograde massage for swelling Elbow PROM (as tolerated) Ice and compression Exercises Wrist AROM (all directions) immediately post-op Gripper Opposition thumb to pinky The primary goal of this surgery is to enhance elbow joint stability while the ligament is healing and to allow earlier return to sport after UCL reconstruction. 533 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6B9C59BBC5B61A4384B9FC807F8AE13A><1E4DC5E074430D4EA5AA205F41080698>]/Index[502 56]/Info 501 0 R/Length 138/Prev 267459/Root 503 0 R/Size 558/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 2019 Apr;49(4):253-261. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8215. The athletes that were treated with UCL repair and internal . A recently developed UCL repair procedure with an internal brace, utilizing collagen tape, is gaining popularity. Diagnosis s/p RIGHT/LEFT UCL Repair with Internal Brace Date of Surgery_____ Frequency: ____ times/week Duration: _____ Weeks Week 1: Elbow is immobilized in Hinged Elbow Brace at 75 degrees flexion (7 - 10 days), wrist free, in sling. stream When the tear results in pain and instability, surgical repair offers a predictably successful outcome. Jsx cx=[wOGvu UV]QEMtejL11eO2\5~B*q>vvcu9]dtUbqjNU{ The rise of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and the fall of ulnar collateral ligament repair. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> : Keep post-operative dressing clean, dry, and in place Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart May use hand for very light activities of daily living, such as eating, writing, typing, getting dressed, and brushing teeth Day 7-14: Recently, Dugas et al. &Dam[L1-J" iiBUq[{0R 3xVoEouUja,Jd> k '! hbbd```b``"'Iwh"HVqD``\y "g= ] l+ =&KU20R4@ US reported 92% success some returning overhead athletes to the same a high level of competition is an average of 6.7 months with UCL repair and internal brace . Non-weight bearing to operative extremity. % PubMed PMID: 30862273. -Hand based thumb spica brace (comfort cool) . 3 0 obj % 4 0 obj 1 Major components of the TFCC are the articular disc (AD), meniscus homolog, radioulnar ligaments, and extensor carpi . K`d:V0!QGXCor&J;#Z?='lH3cy?_pOk0qWR_heBU] u)dh5Q :e16&\H11}8 1AE Qf>`?SLXSu {q?u,:g@l2;1FhCSTV9}WKH}[agS~?P3{47*c:lg3l#`vLx}{*_Q]}O)D5*wX[PB{A8k1GtM{@onC 0Ggtz=CiZM.sVLCbi`JC3T)q7]tZ4c^l&XkC~?G.9J7 ]sO0h5_K]@GB[q[Vg"$(MjTy OSMOAJ.MS.ID.000151. <> Duration: 01:52. <> Its many uses has helped numerous athletes return back from their injuries quicker than ever. As the internal brace technique continues to mature, its application has been gradually expanded to include repair of the anterior talofibular ligament and deltoid ligament in the ankle, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, medial and lateral collateral ligaments and medial patellar ligaments in the knee, and ulnar collateral ligaments in . Thumb strengthening: Pick up small objects, such as paper clips, pencils, and coins, using your thumb and each of your other fingers, one at a time. At the ulnar aspect of the thumb MCP joint, a longitudinal midaxial incision is made. endobj rt$mZE%'l6gIM*9;J1HIo1Z5F`$y-J+"kI.h&pjIhcLS[Ks9Ol|2:}Uu>i4~]t5sY=Bpnjb.-q M=q]9B!EOc6,Oq%4M 5eZ?DwEH 6h3)N1gzSVuQFoaxsARd. endobj << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Surgery may also require repairing the avulsion fracture using a pin, screw, or bone anchor. &AaBCZKqi =ip;!%RqhH%1[6[8]fwFxw l4)W%5 endstream endobj startxref Exercises: Continue all exercises listed above Elbow ROM in brace (-30 to 100) Initiate isometric elbow extension Initiate wrist isometrics m"cpQ|fP]3{&N5)M7!s( c A@%'I0*>% J$WNDoN`OM" ,aIENP57SNP zg FQVI@L+ F}t 8Bpt 3x` Q/}2cd}2"[& VL1zeGe:Jz). % 6,15,19,20,24,29 First described by Frank Jobe in 1986, the procedure has undergone significant evolution . q Phase I - Maximum Protection: 0 to 7 Days: Immobilization in posterior splint at 60-90 of elbow flexion . . 4 0 obj Orthop & Spo Med Op Acc J 3(1)- 2019. hb``d``jd```y 3 0 obj Return to Play in Athletes After Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture Tape Augmentation - Daniel B. Gibbs, Steven S. Shin, 2020 %PDF-1.7 hV]OF+B^ r e c . Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation. General time frames are given for reference to the average, but individual patients will progress at different rates depending on their age, %PDF-1.6 % Above protocol adapted from Dugas and Wilk: Wilk KE, Arrigo CA, Bagwell MS, Rothermich MA, Dugas JR. Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery. Brace: Elbow ROM 30-100 Cryotherapy: Continue ice to elbow joint and graft site . '_'n}Zj #:qdAa C;wB.Cx/mu 3hf_u*m"ZeD!\4' (l{aef"];c4#P9G4e't\Y1AM)DmgT?G -rG" ojqQPy3e8AcR:N~ N :#1YGokb &h(TA(VG[H}FQ. This includes, but not limited to, self-retrograde massage, cold therapy, and extremity elevation. &H<0LElM0i""(P f4G0 H2a`70&E00v$`?W r 0 cfzn(WH`&8:YUx~Ru1?-K)N(-cY2N[wH.A^Nu1T lTr[wyKt1+oE.Bj^&Q 2)A*a0'AY(|\k2E M * m| ""/+Gq Mrtl7"l\Q`?v`d: 79 0 obj <> endobj The UCL is the main ligament, located on the inner aspect at the base of the thumb, which stabilizes the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. Open your fingers to stretch the rubber band. At 4 to 6 weeks, removable thumb spica splint, and protected range-of-motion exercises. The length of each phase varies depending on each patient and depends on tissue healing and progression. DOI: 10.32474/OSMOAJ.2019.03.000151. Thumb UCL Repair and Reconstruction With Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation Repair Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears of the thumb are common injuries. V8FW Elevate, ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation . Postoperative Rehabilitation 7-10 days postop The bulky compressive dressing is removed. Thumb UCL Repair- Early Mobilization This protocol is intended to provide the clinician with a . x]kF_!BBf%I(BTb%]3NrqO%)(V}nu+;jvcyiwuY[_4*j{]e>gUQU~"_e? A UCL repair with internal brace is reserved for use in cases of partial or complete tears at the origin or insertion of the UCL with good ligament tissue and low-grade mid-substance partial UCL tears [10]. (} oA%Yv:JzFQA 0X"5o A%U- MLZ;?3%RO8?DnQN['y]{_5%x@iSt>K2! 128 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.5 stream Joint destruction compresses nerve roots, resulting in pain, paresthesia, sensory loss, dysautonomia, and spasticity. 1). The new procedure involves repairing the damaged ligament and reinforcing it with a collagen-coated fiber tape in contrast with the traditional UCL reconstruction that involves drilling tunnels in the bone and using a graft from a tendon in your arm or leg. Thumb UCL Repair with InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation 17,933 views Sep 6, 2018 89 Dislike Share Save Arthrex 64.2K subscribers Show more Comments are turned off. UCL Repair Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Protocol Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Protocol Phase I: Immediate Post-Surgical Phase (Days 1 - 21) Goals: Protect healing tissue, decrease pain and inflammation, increase scar mobility, prevent muscular atrophy Exercises: UCL Repair with Internal Bracing versus UCL Reconstruction (Tommy John). Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair Rehabilitation Protocol Kelly Holtkamp, M.D. ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (UCL) REPAIR REHABILITATION PROTOCOL Brace: Hinged elbow brace open to achievable and comfortable ROM as determined by therapist ROM: 0-100 by week 4 Progress active elbow flexion as tolerated Full shoulder and wrist ROM Therapeutic Exercises: Wrist isometrics (pronation, supination) (1) See image 2. Whilst both terms are often used interchangeably, the skier's thumb refers to the cause as being acute injury. Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. 148 0 obj <>stream Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation What's New in Orthopedics 207K subscribers Subscribe 24 Save 3.8K views 1 year ago .more .more Notice Age-restricted video. endobj %PDF-1.7 Splint: A hand-based thumb spica splint with IP free (for thumb) or Safe Position Splint (for other digits) with medial or lateral stops on the opposite site of the repaired ligament is constructed to be worn between exercises and at night. SYMPTOMS: The thumb may be swollen, bruised and painful. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 0 by | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman The goal is to endobj %PDF-1.6 % 213 Figure 1: The UCL repair with the internal brace inserted within the ligament. Please fax initial evaluation and progress notes to 8153817498. %PDF-1.7 The rehabilitation protocol after a Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace surgery typically involves several phases. <>/Metadata 558 0 R/ViewerPreferences 559 0 R>> DU?f7 # *S Late effect of dislocation (nonspecific) (905.6) Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue (24343) Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft, including graft harvest (24344) Repair medial collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue (24345) Repair medial collateral . Abstract and Figures Acute rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb - also known as 'skier's thumb' - is a common injury which may cause long-term complications if. 2 0 obj @B 8XqhPTU&] ia$A{B;*QX% ]p7L`k?g.G{"z)UU(YY%y\*.ic-PtB *qjbeBA1~ 4 0 obj The success of that surgery resulted in it being called the Tommy John procedure. These tears often occur as a result of a radially directed force on an extended thumb. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> x\ms6|:6B]3~H-ST]HJHcG@>`w,@~9}}&w]|!\=|'t{_?|qcy5ca|O8%Y,npm&7& sMA-#IG71ub~ZE\@>l3c2fW?$->+zz\{M;)kO1yTS^ ^uoS7I? 02M_+ ! >W ` 8;d3^ 502 0 obj <> endobj Rehab Protocol - Thumb UCL Repair (Internal Brace Only) Dr. Broering PRECAUTIONS Full time splint use except for ROM. 14 Days Postoperative Do NOT remove the surgical bandage. 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