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Elbow injuries in athletes.

T L Nicola1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Primary Care
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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Most elbow injuries allow athletes to return to sports. Early evaluation and treatment of overuse injuries and joint contractures prevent long-term bone deformities and severe complications like neurovascular injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Rehabilitative medicine

Background:

  • Elbow injuries are common in athletes, impacting performance and potentially leading to long-term issues.
  • Overuse injuries and joint contractures pose risks for future bone deformities if not addressed.
  • Delayed diagnosis of elbow injuries can result in severe complications, including neurovascular compromise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of early identification and evaluation of elbow injuries in athletes.
  • To highlight the potential for excellent prognosis and return to sport with appropriate management.
  • To underscore the necessity of comprehensive rehabilitation for optimal recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on elbow injury management in sports.

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  • Analysis of prognostic factors for return to sport.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria for overuse injuries and contractures.
  • Evaluation of rehabilitation protocols for elbow injuries.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of elbow injuries have a positive prognosis for athletes returning to their sport.
    • Early detection of overuse injuries and joint contractures can prevent the development of bone deformities.
    • Prompt medical evaluation can mitigate the risk of serious complications, such as neurovascular damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial, focusing on maximal restoration of function, technique, and accuracy alongside soft-tissue healing.
    • Timely intervention is key to achieving excellent outcomes and preventing chronic issues following elbow injuries.
    • Athletes with elbow injuries can expect a favorable return to sport with appropriate and early management strategies.