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Summary
Professional baseball players frequently experience upper extremity injuries, particularly avulsion and traction injuries in the elbow and shoulder. Radiographic review revealed these abnormalities were common in players with existing conditions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Professional baseball players are susceptible to a variety of injuries due to the demands of the sport.
- Radiographic abnormalities are a concern in athletes, necessitating thorough evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review radiographic findings and medical records of professional baseball players with pre-existing abnormalities.
- To identify common injury patterns in the upper and lower extremities of these athletes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of radiographs and medical records for 29 professional baseball players.
- Specific use of abduction shoulder views for pitchers and outfielders reporting shoulder pain.
- Categorization of injuries based on location and mechanism.
Main Results:
- Upper extremity abnormalities were predominant, accounting for 22 injuries.
- Identified injuries included avulsion at the triceps origin (infraglenoid tubercle) and traction injuries at the pronator muscle origin (medial epicondyle).
- Lower extremity trauma occurred in 14 players, caused by collisions or running/sliding.
Conclusions:
- Upper extremity injuries, including specific avulsion and traction types, are highly prevalent in professional baseball players with radiographic abnormalities.
- The findings highlight the importance of imaging in diagnosing and understanding baseball-related injuries.