https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1 Use the websites below to answer the following questions. 1)Your Name 2)What key components do you see are similar between the multiple rehab plans? (ie. immobilization during X stages/phases, hand and wrist strengthening during X stages/phases, throwing progression during X stages/phases...) 3)What is the importance of avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery? 4)Approximately how long does it take for full recovery? https://www.omgtb.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/tommy-john-rehab.pdf https://www.beaconortho.com/blog/tommy-john-rehabilitation/ https://www.newyorkortho.com/pdf/open-elbow-surgery-ucl-reconstruction-tommy-john-surgery-post-op-instructions-and-rehab-14jan.pdf en-us 2022-04-25 15:48:40 UTC 2025-10-04 23:30:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157065320 Some key components similar to the rehab plans are the protection of the healing tissue, along with the keeping the arm immobilized until the middle stages of healing. The importance of avoiding valgus stress is because it will cause more stress and could injure the area again. It approximately takes 10 months (but up to 32) to heal the injury.]]> 2022-04-25 17:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157065320 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157072465 I see a similarities with having a splint on the elbow for the first week after the operation along with moving into mobilization after 2-6 weeks. Avoiding valgus stress is important as it could make rehabilitation worse/take longer or cause the area to have another sprain. It approximately takes 9-12 months to resume playing and to make a full recovery.]]> 2022-04-25 17:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157072465 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157075604 Throughout all three rehab plans, most if not all of them include the importance of immobilization and/splinting of the elbow. It's also important to keep track of the patient's ROM throughout the healing process to notice progress and possible injuries. It's important to avoid valgus stress because it could worsen the injury and cause a longer healing process. It approximately takes 9-12 months to heal the injury and return to play.]]> 2022-04-25 17:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157075604 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157078090 The key similar components I noticed is that in the first few weeks after surgery the elbow needs to be immobilized, with gradual increase of the ROM as the weeks go along. Avoidance of valgus stress is important because it can cause the ucl to re-rupture. The athlete can return to play at around 9-12 months of recovery.]]> 2022-04-25 17:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157078090 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157078206 One key component seen across the rehab plans is to place a splint to immobilize the elbow for the first 1-2 weeks. Every week there should be a gradual increase in the range of motion of the elbow. Avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery is important because it could potentially reinjure the area during the healing process. It takes approximately 9-12 months for a full recovery of the injury and to be able to return to play.]]> 2022-04-25 17:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157078206 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157079029 2) Key components that are similar between the multiple rehab plans are needing to immobilize the arm with a splint and slowly regaining their ROM after the splint is removed.
3) Avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery ensures the injury is allowed to heal.
4) It takes approximately 9-12 months for a full recovery.]]> 2022-04-25 17:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157079029 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080236 Some key components that are similar during the multiple rehab plans include how each plan to recover, starting two weeks post operation, begin a total body conditioning program after the incision is closed to gradually achieve full elbow range of motion again. The importance of avoiding valgus stress is so that the elbow is prevented from instability again. Full recovery can take up to a year or two. ]]> 2022-04-25 17:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080236 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080689 Similar key components between the multiple rehab plans include elbow immobilization in a posterior splint and shoulder active and passive ROM 0-2 weeks after surgery, gradual full ROM of the elbow, the addition of resistance and weight to elbow and forearm exercises 1-2 months post op, and easy tossing with no wind-up 3-6 months post op. Avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery ensures that the UCL doesn't become re-injured and that recovery time doesn't shorten. It takes about 9-12 months for full recovery.]]> 2022-04-25 18:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080689 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080898 Some key components I see between the multiple rehab plans are the phases and how they are eventually leading to the complete regain of the the elbow muscle's strength. The importance of avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery is to provide time for the elbow to heal over time, as it may lead to more damage if too much stress is applied too early. The healing process is completely done at around 9-12 months where the athlete will be able to participate in their sport.]]> 2022-04-25 18:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157080898 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081151 Key components that are similar between the rehab plans include the immobilization of the elbow joint and an increase in the ROM and function of the elbow.  It's important to avoid valgus stress to allow the elbow to heal.  It takes 9-12 months to heal.

]]> 2022-04-25 18:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081151 10349111 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081190 1)Citlali Naranjo

2)What key components do you see are similar between the multiple rehab plans? (ie. immobilization during X stages/phases, hand and wrist strengthening during X stages/phases, throwing progression during X stages/phases...)
Some similarities are the amount of time that it takes to heal, usually ranging from 10-12 months, as well as having a lot of ice after the surgery to help with swelling, and the complete immobilization due to how delicate it was with the nerves and tissues.

3)What is the importance of avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery?
Because the surgery was in that location, by avoiding the stress in the area it will also help it heal properly before they can use it as they would normally.

4)Approximately how long does it take for full recovery? 
Anywhere from 10-12 months]]> 2022-04-25 18:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081190 1038058 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081773 The multiple rehab plans all include the completion of the Thrower's Ten Program. Additionally, the plans emphasize the importance of avoiding valgus stress on the affected elbow to prevent reinjury. They also note to keep the area dry as it recovers to prevent infection. Recovery time ranges from 9-12 months.]]> 2022-04-25 18:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157081773 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157093436 Some similarities between the multiple rehab plans is that they all have some splinting of the elbow over the weeks after surgery. The importance of avoiding valgus stress at the elbow during recovery is that it ensures that the UCL isn't reinjured during the recovery progress. Full recovery takes about 9-12 months.]]> 2022-04-25 18:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157093436 1033080 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157230267 Some key components were how both procedures had utilized splints to immobilize the arm. It's important that we avoid adding any stress on the valgus during the recovery process because it could result in a longer recovery time. It will approximately take 9-12 months for a player to heal and be able to return back into the field. ]]> 2022-04-25 19:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157230267 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157281562 A key component that's similar is the use of a splint on the arm to keep the arm immobilized for the first-week post-op. Another similarity is that you should start recovering the ROM of the elbow within the first-month post-op. A final similarity is that the athlete can start tossing 3-6 months post-op. 
 
It's because the body takes up to a full year to accept the new tendon at the place of the UCL, supply adequate blood to the tendon, and allow the tendon to fully acclimate to the responsibilities and stresses that the UCL does.

It takes up 9-12 months to have a complete recovery and for the athlete to return to playing their sport.]]> 2022-04-25 20:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157281562 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157407004 Some key components among rehab plans are the various phases designed for different difficulties of the athlete recovering. For example, the beginning phase typically consists of immobilization, little to no range of motion, and try not to stress or overwork the elbow area. Avoiding valgus stress at the elbow is significant since stressing it could increase the amount of time it takes for the body to heal. Although a tendon is taken from the athlete's body to be used during surgery, it takes a while for the body to accept it. ]]> 2022-04-25 22:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157407004 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157560246 Similar key components include the use of a posterior splint to immobilize the elbow for one week in Stage I, the gradual building and strengthening of AROM at the elbow from 2 to 6 weeks after surgery, the avoidance of valgus stress, and strengthening the elbow and shoulder with a throwing program 3-6 months after surgery. It is important to avoid valgus stress because additional valgus stress during recovery could lead to further injury of the elbow ligaments that would extend recovery time. A full recovery takes about 9-12 months.]]> 2022-04-26 00:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157560246 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157722550 Some key components which were similar in the multiple rehab plans was that of immobilization of the elbow in the first stages of rehab. Another key component involved the re-introduction of AROM in the early stages of recovery. The importance of avoiding values stress at the elbow comes from keeping on track for recovery of the elbow as any type of valves stress can increase the time it takes to make a full recovery. The usual time it takes to make a full recovery can be anywhere from 9 to 12 months if all steps of rehab are taken. ]]> 2022-04-26 02:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157722550 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157783126  2) All of the rehabilitation plans for to Tommy John Reconstruction include immobilizing the elbow in a posterior splint for the early stages of rehab, avoiding valgus stress, gradually increasing the ROM using physical therapy exercises, then finally returning to a full ROM for the entire arm. 

3) Valgus stress increases the chances of an UCL injury, and overhead throwing provides extreme valgus stress that the UCL may not be able to withhold after repeated use. Therefore it is important to reduce valgus stress during recovery to prevent injury once again. 

4) A full recovery for a ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction would take about a year. ]]> 2022-04-26 03:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2157783126 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2160776172 I've noticed that most of the rehab plans require immobilization of the arm and exercises to gradually get to ROM for the arm. Avoiding valgus stress at the elbow is important to prevent the likelihood of further injury at the UCL. Recovering from UCL reconstruction would take from 9-12 months.]]> 2022-04-27 17:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2160776172 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2160780914 2) The rehabilitation plans include not having or adding stress to those specific areas as well as immobilizing the elbow in a split. There is also nots of adding range of motions in the shoulder and continuing to work slowly to improve the injury.  The goals of both rehab program is to build strength as well as regain the muscle.  A key factor to also note is to avoid unnecessary stress added.  
3)The importance of avoiding the valgus stress is to avoid further damage or injuries to the UCL. Added repetitive stress or use to the elbow area will worsen the injury and prevent it from proper recovery.
4) A full UCL recovery may take about a year (9-12 months) to heal. ]]> 2022-04-27 17:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2160780914 https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2163853449 A key component in the multiple rehab plans include elbow immobilization in a posterior splint. This is so the elbow doesn't surpass unnecessary stress. The importance of avoiding valgus stress during recovery is so that the patient avoids further damage and prevents reinjury. Therefore aiding in a normal full recovery which typically take 9-12 months. ]]> 2022-04-29 06:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cbaldridge5/wpm4zcva5u76qpf1/wish/2163853449