title: Valgus Extension Overload in Baseball Players.
abstract: Repetitive throwing, such as in baseball pitching, applies massive stress on the elbow. This can often lead to a predictable constellation of elbow injuries, such as valgus extension overload syndrome (VEO). The following review of VEO provides an understanding of relevant anatomy, explanation of pathomechanics, key aspects to clinical evaluation, effective treatment options, and indications for surgery. In addition, we provide the senior author's (CSA) preferred arthroscopic technique for cases of VEO refractory to conservative management.
authors.forename: Franklin E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Paulino
authors.forename: Diego C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Villacis
authors.affiliation: New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. csa4@columbia.edu.
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001484:Baseball / Q000293:injuries*; D004550:Elbow / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D000092464:Elbow Injuries