Table 2.
Lateral ulnar collateral ligament Reconstruction Deflection Results in Centimeters
| Degree (°) | Control (cm) | SD | Reconstruction with PDS (cm) | SD | Δ mm∗ | Δ %∗ | Reconstruction without PDS (cm) | SD | Δ mm∗ | Δ %∗ | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.97 | 1.71 | 3.87 | 1.81 | −0.1 | −2.50 | 3.99 | 1.74 | 0.2 | 0.50 | .99 |
| 30 | 4.37 | 1.72 | 4.34 | 1.88 | −0.3 | −0.70 | 4.36 | 1.88 | −0.2 | −0.20 | .99 |
| 60 | 4.62 | 1.86 | 4.56 | 1.89 | −0.6 | −1.20 | 4.6 | 1.85 | −0.2 | −0.40 | .99 |
| 90 | 4.58 | 1.91 | 4.59 | 1.81 | −0.1 | 0.20 | 4.64 | 1.76 | 0.6 | 1.30 | .99 |
| 120 | 4.61 | 1.69 | 4.47 | 1.63 | −1.4 | −3 | 4.5 | 1.66 | −1.1 | −2.30 | .99 |
PDS, polydioxanone.
Average distance measured between lateral epicondyle and lateral socket cap bolt head is listed with SD for each elbow position when static varus stress was applied through weight of arm and 13.3 N weight at wrist. Percentage change relative to control is listed for augmented and nonaugmented ligament reconstruction.
∗
In comparison to control. Δ means difference or change.