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Michael W Mariscalco1, Paul Saluan
1Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Abstract:
There has been a significant increase in youth sports participation and athletic activities over the past 3 decades. With the increase in participation, there has been a commensurate rise in the number of sports-related injuries. A majority of these injuries are due to overuse as athletes frequently compete in multiple sports with year round competition and training. As higher demands are placed on these young athletes, the likelihood of injury during and individual's playing career continues to increase. This review will focus on both overuse and traumatic injuries of the upper extremity in the adolescent athlete. A significant emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and management of soft tissue and bony injuries in the overhead throwing athlete. The review will conclude with a discussion on common wrist and hand injuries seen in this population.
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