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Radiographic and MRI Assessment of the Thrower's Elbow.
G M Powell1, N S Murthy1, A C Johnson2
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|April 17, 2021
Summary
Throwing athletes commonly experience elbow injuries due to high stress. Radiographs and MRI accurately diagnose these predictable pathologies, guiding effective treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Throwing athletes are susceptible to medial elbow injuries from repetitive valgus stress.
- These injuries can be acute or chronic, stemming from the biomechanics of throwing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the anatomy and imaging findings of common elbow pathologies in throwing athletes.
- To highlight the role of radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on elbow injuries in throwing athletes.
- Analysis of radiographic and MRI features of common pathologies.
- Correlation of imaging findings with clinical presentation.
Main Results:
- Elbow pathology in throwing athletes follows predictable patterns.
- Advanced MRI techniques provide detailed and accurate diagnoses.
- Radiographs and MRI are reliable tools for identifying thrower's elbow conditions.
Conclusions:
- Clinical history and physical examination are crucial for guiding imaging selection.
- A combination of clinical, physical, and radiological assessments informs management decisions.
- Optimized MRI protocols enhance diagnostic accuracy for throwing-related elbow injuries.
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