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Windmill pitcher's radial neuropathy

G Sinson1, E L Zager, D G Kline

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Neurosurgery
|June 1, 1994
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Severe radial nerve injuries occurred in two softball pitchers due to the "windmill" motion. Surgical neurolysis led to postoperative improvement in both cases, highlighting a specific sports-related injury mechanism.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Repetitive overhead motions in sports can lead to peripheral nerve injuries.
  • The radial nerve is susceptible to injury due to its anatomical course.

Observation:

  • Two cases of severe radial nerve injury are presented in competitive softball pitchers.
  • The common mechanism identified was the repetitive
  • windmill
  • pitching motion.

Findings:

  • Both patients underwent surgical intervention, specifically neurolysis, for their radial nerve injuries.
  • Postoperative recovery and improvement were observed in both individuals.

Implications:

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  • The
  • windmill
  • pitching motion in softball is a potential risk factor for radial nerve pathology.
  • Early surgical intervention, such as neurolysis, may be effective for treating these specific nerve injuries.
  • Further research into sports-related nerve injuries and preventative strategies is warranted.