Graft diameter does not influence primary stability of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow

This study did not prove that a thicker graft yielded more resistance to valgus moments when usingthe docking technique. Thicker grafts require larger bone tunnels, cannot be adequately tensioned, and are non-anatomic.Therefore, the palmaris longus or a triceps tendonstrip are considered more appropriate for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.