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  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Adolescent sports injuries

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  • Adolescent elbow injuries are rising, particularly in throwing athletes.
  • Common injuries include medial epicondyle fractures, ulnar collateral ligament issues, osteochondritis dissecans, and olecranon stress fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the diagnosis and treatment of specific adolescent elbow injuries.
  • To evaluate non-operative and operative outcomes for these conditions in throwing athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on adolescent elbow injuries.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and treatment modalities.
  • Assessment of outcomes for both non-operative and operative interventions.

Main Results:

  • Medial epicondyle fractures: acceptable outcomes with evolving surgical indications.
  • Osteochondritis dissecans: operative fixation recommended for unstable lesions; arthroscopic techniques show good results.
  • Ulnar collateral ligament repair: effective for avulsions in young athletes, offering faster rehab than reconstruction.
  • Olecranon stress fractures: high return-to-play rates after screw placement if non-operative treatment fails.

Conclusions:

  • Non-operative and operative treatments yield high return-to-play rates and acceptable outcomes for common adolescent throwing athlete elbow injuries.
  • Further research is needed to refine treatment algorithms, surgical indications, and outcome measures.