title: Elbow problems in the athlete.
abstract: Athletes expose their elbows to significantly high forces, in addition to multiple repetitive motions. Athletic injuries about the elbow include ligamentous, tendon, articular, and nerve injuries. The proper diagnosis requires a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, pathomechanics, and physical findings associated with these injuries. Treatment entails a methodical progression from nonoperative to operative intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaediatrics, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, USA.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Caldwell
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Safran
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002062:Bursitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000503:physiopathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000503:physiopathology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries