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Elbow injuries

L D Field¹, D W Altchek

¹Mississippi Sports Medicine Center (LDF), Jackson, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine

|January 1, 1995

Summary

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Racquet sports frequently cause elbow injuries, with lateral epicondylitis being most common. Medial elbow pain requires careful evaluation for conditions like medial epicondylitis, ligament injury, or nerve trauma.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Biomechanics

Background:

Elbow injuries are prevalent in racquet sports.
Lateral epicondylitis is the most frequent diagnosis.
Symptoms can originate from medial elbow structures and articular surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the differential diagnosis of medial elbow pain in racquet sports athletes.
To emphasize the importance of a thorough clinical evaluation for elbow injuries.
To discuss injury prevention strategies in racquet sports.

Main Methods:

Review of common elbow pathologies in racquet sports.
Clinical evaluation of medial elbow pain.
Analysis of contributing factors to elbow injuries.

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Main Results:

Medial elbow symptoms may stem from medial epicondylitis, medial collateral ligament injury, or ulnar nerve issues.
A combination of these injuries can occur simultaneously.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive assessment is necessary to identify the source of medial elbow pain.
Proper technique, physical conditioning, and appropriate equipment are key to preventing racquet sport-related elbow injuries.