Imaging of the elbow in the overhead throwing athlete.
Elbow injuries in athletes who perform overhead throwing motions often present diagnostic challenges because of the undue stresses and often chronic, repetitive patterns of injury. Accurate and efficient assessment of the injured elbow is essential to maximize functional recovery and expedite return to play. Radiographic evaluation should be tailored to the specific injury suspected and requires a thorough understanding of normal anatomic relationships as well as familiarity with common injuries affecting these athletes.
New York University-The Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York 10003, USA.
Andrew L
AL
Chen
Thomas
T
Youm
Bernard C
BC
Ong
Mahvash
M
Rafii
Andrew S
AS
Rokito
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D000092464:Elbow Injuries