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Shoulder and Elbow Fractures in Athletes
M Burnier1, J D Barlow1, J Sanchez-Sotelo2
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo College of Medicine, Gonda 14, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
The purposes of this review are to discuss the management of shoulder and elbow fractures in athletes to optimize the return to sport and to highlight treatment impact on the return to play.
Recent Findings:
Fractures of the shoulder and elbow can have profound implications in an athlete career. Recent technique of fractures management trended toward to preserve soft tissue which is critical for an early recovery in athletic population. Arthroscopy presents a strong interest for the treatment of intra-articular fracture, and minimally invasive approach as developed in humeral shaft fracture can be considered to avoid soft tissue damage. Non-articular, stable, and minimally displaced fractures are mainly treated conservatively. However, we encourage a more aggressive approach in shoulder and elbow injuries in the athletes including minimally invasive and stable fixation to preserve vascularity and muscle environment.
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