title: Elbow injuries in the throwing athlete.
abstract: High valgus and extension loads imparted to the athlete's elbow during repetitive overhead throwing can lead to acute and chronic pathology. Over time, normal soft tissue and bony stabilizing structures of the elbow undergo progressive structural changes and can succumb to injury. Modern diagnostic modalities, including plain radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to arthroscopy, can aid in diagnosis. Although nonoperative management is often successful, surgical intervention may be necessary before allowing return to play.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital, 801 Ostrum Street, PPHP2, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA.
authors.forename: Vamsi K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Kancherla
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital, 801 Ostrum Street, PPHP2, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Caggiano
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital, 801 Ostrum Street, PPHP2, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA. Electronic address: kristofer.matullo@sluhn.org.
authors.forename: Kristofer S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Matullo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004550:Elbow / Q000503:physiopathology; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D056740:Olecranon Process / Q000293:injuries; D010008:Osteochondritis Dissecans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000150:complications; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Athlete; Elbow injuries; Neuritis; OCD; Throwing; UCL; VEOS