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Increased Elbow Valgus Torque During Pitching Is Not a Risk Factor for Medial Elbow Injuries in Young Baseball
Akira Saito1, Tsubasa Kikuchi2, Kazuyuki Shibata3
1Department of Physical Therapy, Akita University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Akita, Japan.
Summary
Elbow valgus torque is not a significant risk factor for medial elbow injuries in young baseball pitchers. Older age and higher daily pitch counts are associated with increased injury risk.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Medial elbow injuries are common in young baseball pitchers.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively examine the relationship between elbow valgus torque during pitching and medial elbow injuries in young baseball pitchers.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study of 361 male pitchers aged 9-12 years.
- Elbow valgus torque was measured using an inertial measurement unit.
- Medial elbow injuries were assessed one year later; logistic regression analyzed risk factors.
Main Results:
- Of 202 analyzed pitchers, 30.7% sustained medial elbow injuries.
- No significant difference in elbow valgus torque was found between injured and non-injured groups.
- Older age (OR 1.791) and higher daily pitch count (OR 1.013) were significantly associated with medial elbow injuries.
Conclusions:
- Elbow valgus torque is not a significant predictor of medial elbow injury in young pitchers.
- Age and daily pitch count are key risk factors for medial elbow injuries in this population.
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