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We describe a technique of reconstructing both bands of the medial ligament, and the lateral ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow, by using a looped tendon graft and reinforcing the lateral side with nonabsorbable tape and anchors. The graft is passed as a loop once through the humerus and ulna, recreating the anterior portion of the medial collateral ligament and the lateral ulnar collateral ligament. Then the lateral side is augmented with the tape and anchors and the loop is fixed. Lastly, the medial tail of the graft is used in order to recreate the posterior part of the medial ligament. This technique uses a single graft along with nonabsorbable tape and anchors to make a robust construct that will withstand early range of motion, without jeopardizing elbow stability. 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