Early Surgery for Partial Tears of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament May Be More Cost-Effective and Result in Longer Playing Careers Than Nonoperative Management for High-Level Baseball Pitchers: A Decision-Analytic Markov Model-Based Analysis.
Jacob F OedingKevin JurgensmeierAlexander M BoosAaron John KrychKelechi R OkorohaGilbert MoatsheChristopher L CampPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2024)
Despite increased upfront costs, UCLR is a more cost-effective treatment option for partial tears of the MUCL than an initial trial of nonoperative management for most high-level baseball pitchers.