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Elbow injuries.

Utku Kandemir¹, Freddie H Fu, Patrick J McMahon

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, USA.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology

|February 15, 2002

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This review covers common elbow injuries in athletes, including tendinosis, instability, and fractures. It details their diagnosis and treatment for athletes of all ages.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Athletic Training

Background:

Elbow injuries are frequent in athletes, yet often undertreated due to physician discomfort.
Common elbow ailments include tendinosis, instability, tendon ruptures, osteochondritis dissecans, and fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the diagnosis and treatment strategies for prevalent elbow injuries in athletes.
To enhance physician confidence in managing elbow pathologies in athletic populations.

Main Methods:

Review of common elbow injuries in athletes.
Description of diagnostic approaches.
Outline of current treatment modalities.

Main Results:

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Tendinosis (lateral, medial, posterior) is a common overuse injury.

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries cause instability; repetitive overuse is a key factor.

Distal biceps/triceps tendon injuries and osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum affect athletes.

Fractures commonly involve the radial head (adults) or distal humerus (children).

Conclusions:

Comprehensive understanding and management of elbow injuries are crucial for athletes.
Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent long-term disability.
This review serves as a guide for managing elbow injuries in athletic individuals.