title: Little league shoulder: case report and literature review.
abstract: When compared with adults, children have unique injury patterns secondary to their anatomical differences. The susceptibility of the growth plate to injury is well-documented. "Little Leaguer's shoulder" is the term used for injury to the open proximal humeral epiphysis in the Little League pitcher. We present a case report and literary review. Discussed are the possible etiologies, patient presentation, physical exam, radiographic findings, and treatment recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Ricci
authors.forename: Dan E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography