title: Shoulder Injuries in Pediatric Athletes.
abstract: Shoulder injuries in pediatric athletes are typically caused by acute or overuse injuries. The developing structures of the shoulder lead to injury patterns that are distinct from those of adult athletes. Overuse injuries often affect the physeal structures of the proximal humerus and can lead to pain and loss of sports participation. Shoulder instability is common in pediatric athletes, and recurrence is also a concern in this population. Fractures of the proximal humerus and clavicle are typically treated with conservative management, but there is a trend toward surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Non-operative Pediatric Orthopedics, Kosair Children's Hospital, Children's Orthopaedics of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Moyer
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kosair Children's Hospital, Children's Orthopaedics of Louisville, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA. Electronic address: Jennifer.brey@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Brey
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Adolescent shoulder instability; Pediatric shoulder injury; Shoulder fractures; Shoulder overuse injuries