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Elbow disorders in throwing athletes.

Peter G Gerbino1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. peter.gerbino@tch.harvard.edu

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|September 17, 2003
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Skeletally immature throwing athletes risk elbow injuries from excessive throwing or improper technique. Adhering to safety guidelines and proper training is crucial for a pain-free, extended sports career.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Skeletally immature athletes are susceptible to elbow injuries due to overuse and improper throwing mechanics.
  • Current throwing guidelines (300-600 pitches/season) are difficult to monitor due to unsupervised throwing opportunities.
  • Specific techniques like side-arm throwing and playing multiple positions increase injury risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks of elbow injuries in young throwing athletes.
  • To emphasize the importance of adhering to and monitoring throwing guidelines.
  • To provide recommendations for injury prevention and management in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on throwing-related elbow injuries in skeletally immature athletes.

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  • Analysis of existing safety guidelines and challenges in their compliance.
  • Discussion of risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Overuse and improper throwing mechanics are primary causes of elbow injuries in young athletes.
    • Compliance with pitch count guidelines is challenging to enforce.
    • Avoiding side-arm throwing, limiting participation in multiple leagues, and avoiding hard-throwing positions are recommended.
    • Pain necessitates cessation of pitching and thorough evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonoperative treatment is typically sufficient for elbow injuries in this age group.
    • Rehabilitation should focus on identifying and mitigating causative risk factors.
    • Education of athletes, coaches, and parents is vital for long-term injury prevention and performance.
    • Early intervention and adherence to safe throwing practices promote a longer, pain-free athletic career.