Little league shoulder: case report and literature review.
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.
Ricci
Anthony R
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA.
Mason
Dan E
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D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography